Air Fryer Chicken Patties
You will love these air fryer chicken patties made from scratch. Made with a handful of ingredients, these juicy and tender chicken patties are ready under 30 minutes.
It is juicy, flavorful, tender, and so easy to make. Once you learn to make this at home, you will never go back to frozen patties.
Air Fryer Chicken Patties Recipe
Why settle for frozen chicken patties when you can make one from scratch and, more importantly, get dinner to the table in 20 minutes?
It doesn’t matter if you are new to air frying or an expert, this recipe is a must-try! Chicken mince and other pantry staple ingredients turned into a powerhouse.
Not only do they taste delicious, but they are also a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken patties.
Related recipes: air fryer frozen burger, crispy fish burger and air fryer turkey meatballs.
Why you will love this recipe
- Easy and quick nutritious dinner: These air fryer chicken patties are perfect for those busy weeknights when you don’t have much time to cook. No chopping or chilling involved! They are quick and easy, but still nutritious, making them a great option for a well-rounded meal.
- Economical: You can easily feed a family of 4 for under $5 (£3) as the remaining ingredients you will need for this recipe are pantry staples. It is cheaper than its frozen counterpart. Also, if you made this at home, you can control all the ingredients that go into it.
- Simple ingredients and minimal prep, yet full of flavor: With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up these delicious chicken patties in no time. They are full of flavor and have a crispy crust on the outside while remaining juicy and tender on the inside.
- Healthy dinner for the family and kids-friendly: Even your pickiest eater will love these patties. They are full of flavor, crispy around the edges, yet juicy and moist on the inside.
- Versatile: can be used in burgers, sandwiches, or as a main dish. It can be served any time of the day. You can also customize it to taste according to your preference.
- Chicken patties are perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly. You can keep this in the freezer for up to 3 months.
What you will need
Ground chicken: this is also known as chicken mince
Panko bread crumbs: This is used to bind the patty together and prevent it from falling apart. Substitute with regular breadcrumbs. If you are gluten-free, then use a gluten-free one.
Full-fat mayonnaise: This is used to keep the burger moist.
Garlic paste: substitute with garlic powder or chopped or minced garlic.
Onion powder
Paprika: I used smoked paprika, but you can use any type you want.
Red pepper flakes: You can omit this ingredient if you don’t like spicy food. Substitute red pepper flakes with cayenne pepper.
Fresh parsley: It does what it says. It adds a touch of freshness and vibrant color to the patties. You can substitute it with dried parsley.
Salt and pepper: Adjust according to your taste.
Olive oil or cooking spray: Used for greasing the air fryer basket and your palm. This will aid in forming the patties.
How to make chicken patties in air fryer
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, garlic paste, onion powder, paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), parsley, salt and pepper. Using your hand, gently mix until well combined.
Divide the mixture into 6-8 portions and form into patties at about 1 cm thickness.
Make a shallow dent in the middle of each patty. This will prevent the patties from puffing up while cooking.
Preheat your air fryer to 390°F/185°C. Grease the air fryer basket with olive oil or cooking spray.
Place chicken patties in a single layer dimple side up and cook for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165F/74C.
Remove the patties from the air fryer basket as the residual will continue the chicken. Rest it on a plate for 2 minutes before serving it. Enjoy!
Stove top instructions
Place a griddle pan or frying pan on medium-high heat.
Spray cooking oil over the patties.
Once the pan is hot, carefully place the patties into the hot pan. Cook for 3 minutes before flipping, and cook for 3 minutes or until fully cooked and the internal temperature registers 165F/74C.
Remove from the pan and let it rest for a minute or two on a plate before serving. Enjoy!
Tips
- Keep the sizes of the patties similar so that they can cook evenly at the same time.
- If you do not have mayonnaise, substitute it with avocado or 1 small egg.
- Grease your palm with a little oil before forming the patties. This will prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.
What to serve it with
I love to serve these air fryer chicken patties in a bun as a burger with a side of homemade creamy coleslaw, baked sweet potato, French fries, or homemade fries. Check out my burger sauce without mayo recipe. It is a game changer.
There are various alternatives to serve it. Serve it on top of a salad for a low-carb option, as I did with my homemade turkey burger.
Over mashed potatoes and gravy for a hearty meal and comforting meal. You can also serve it in a sandwich or wrap with your favorite toppings and sauces.
Serve it with rice, noodles or pasta.
How to store
Store any leftover chicken patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To reheat, simply place them in an air fryer, spray lightly with cooking oil, and cook at 160F for 5 minutes flipping it halfway through. You can also warm it in the microwave.
Watch how to make it
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Air Fryer Chicken Patties
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 Tablespoons full-fat mayonnaise
- ½ Tablespoon garlic paste
- ½ Tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, garlic paste, onion powder, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), parsley, salt and pepper. Using your hand, gently mix until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into 6-8 portions and form into patties at about 1 cm thickness.Make a shallow dent in the middle of each patty. This will prevent the patties from puffing up while cooking.
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F/185°C. Grease the air fryer basket with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Place chicken patties in a single layer dimple side up and cook for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165F/74C.
- Remove the patties from the air fryer basket as the residual will continue the chicken. Rest it on a plate for 2 minutes before serving it. Enjoy
Notes
- Keep the sizes of the patties similar so that they can cook evenly at the same time.
- If you do not have mayonnaise, substitute it with mashed avocado or one small egg.
- Grease your palm with a little oil before forming the patties. This will prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.
- Cook the patties in batches if need be. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket or overlap the burgers.
Nutrition
Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.
And there you have it, a simple and delicious air fryer chicken mince burger recipe you can make at home in 30 minutes. As always, if you made this recipe, I would love to hear from you! Kindly rate the recipe 5 stars and leave me feedback in the comment section below. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and save it to your Pinterest. Please subscribe to the blog if you haven’t for free new recipes in your inbox
These are so yummy! I have been using them in my breakfast to boost my protein intake in the morning! So delish and easy. I just use dried parsley because I didn’t have fresh and this last time did dried minced onions instead of powder and it was also
Yummy!
Thank you so much Robyn, for your feedback. I am so glad to hear that you are enjoying the recipe and I appreciate you letting me know about the substitutes you used. Great tips!
Very very good, thank you!
Thank you so much, Chriss. I am so glad you enjoyed it.