CHICKEN MASHED POTATO FRITTERS

Chicken Mashed Potato Fritters image

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 8 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb potato, peeled and cut into 2 " pieces (russet or Idaho)
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
2/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb
vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

Bring potatoes, 1 teaspoons salt, and water to cover to a boil in a small saucepan. Cook 20 minutes or until tender; drain and mash potatoes.
Stir together mashed potatoes, remaining 1 teaspoons salt, chicken, and next 7 ingrdients(through lemon rind). Chill mixture 1 hour. Shape into 2" balls.
Place dry breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Roll balls in breadcrumbs, coating evenly.
Pour oil to a depth of 4" into a Dutch oven or fryer; heat to 370*F. Fry fritters, in batches, 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on wire racks on paper towels, and serve immediately. Serve with Lime Cayenne Mayonnaise(recipe posted separately).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.1, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 780.8, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 12.3