Spicy Chile Chicken Fritters

These low-carb chicken fritters are bursting with flavor from Hatch chiles, cumin, and mayonnaise. Serve with extra wing sauce, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 164 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
• ½ cup almond flour
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• 1 (4 ounce) can Hatch green chiles, drained
• 2 tablespoons Buffalo wing sauce, or to taste
• ¼ cup avocado oil, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place 1/3 of the chicken pieces into the bowl of a food processor and pulse several times, cutting the chicken into smaller pieces. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Repeat twice more with remaining chicken pieces. Do not overprocess; some texture should remain.

Step 2

Add eggs, Hatch chiles, onion, almond flour, mayonnaise, garlic, chili powder, chipotle powder, salt, pepper, and cumin to the chicken. Stir until combined. Stir in wing sauce.

Step 3

Place a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fill hot skillet with 1/4 inch avocado oil; heat until shimmering.

Step 4

Use a 1/4 cup measure to drop 6 mounds of chicken mixture into the hot oil. Gently press each one into a 3-inch fritter. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and tops are browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken mixture. Serve warm.