Air Fryer Chicken Patties from Scratch (Chicken Burgers)
These chicken patties understood the assignment – flavorful, easy, tasty, and meal-prep friendly. Also, these are low-carb and keto-friendly. Talk about a win-win situation! If you have never tried chicken burgers or patties before, you are in for a fantastic experience. The best part is that you make these in your air fryer, making clean-up easy! I hope you enjoy this recipe.
Homemade Chicken Burgers Recipe
Feeling like burgers but trying to cut down or avoid red meat? My chicken patties, cooked in the air fryer, are the perfect solution! They’re lightweight and totally delish. I always make them during Memorial Day and July 4th gatherings alongside regular beef burgers to cater to everyone. They’re also great for meal prep and will make everyone at the office jealous of your lunch (for real)! These air fryer chicken patties are currently my healthy meal prep obsession!
Choose this healthy chicken burger recipe and you won’t be sorry! My kids love them like regular burgers with buns, though you can wrap them in lettuce, put them on a salad, or use them in bowls. They’re so good, they tend to be a part of my weekly meal prep. There are so many ways you can use these chicken patties, even as a breakfast sandwich with English muffins! Alongside my air fryer meatballs and AF popcorn chicken (from scratch), these chicken patties understood the assignment. Flavorful, easy, tasty, and meal-prep friendly. Also, these are low-carb and keto-friendly. Talk about a win-win situation!
Why You Will Love These Easy Chicken Patties from Scratch
- These are so juicy and flavorful!
- They’re perfect when you want a lighter version of a standard burger.
- They are an excellent meal prep choice.
- You can top them any way you like.
- They’re great for barbecues and other gatherings.
- These are easy to make!
- Perfect for weekly meal prep. Add to your meal plan ASAP!!!
- This recipe is low-carb and keto-friendly. If you are looking to eat healthier, it may just be right for you!
- Kid-friendly! My kids love this recipe, and I know yours will, too! BTW, don’t forget to check out my YouTube channel for video recipes!
How Do You Keep Ground Chicken Patties from Falling Apart?
I use egg to bind the ingredients together, though the secret to ensuring they don’t fall apart is not flipping them halfway through the cook time as they can break.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Chicken Patties
- Ground chicken
- Onions
- Garlic
- Bell peppers
- Habanero
- Egg
- Spring onions
- Knorr bouillon
- Salt
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Avocado oil spray or olive oil spray
- Olive oil for sauteing the veggies
How to Make Chicken Patties from Scratch in the Air Fryer (Step-by-Step):
Ready to lighten up your burger without sacrificing flavors? Here’s how to make these tasty chicken patties!
- Gather Your Ingredients
Instead of scrambling around your kitchen, round everything up in one place before starting.
- Prep the Veggies
Wash and cut the vegetables (bell peppers, habanero, onions, spring onions, and garlic), then set aside.
- Sauté the Veggies
Using 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sauté the vegetables (except for the spring onions) with a dash of salt and pepper. Season with Knorr or Cajun seasoning if needed and set aside. Make sure to allow the vegetables to cool properly before the next step.
- Make Your Chicken Patties
Place the raw ground chicken into a big bowl. Then add the cooled vegetables, spring onions, egg, salt, black pepper, and Knorr. Combine using clean hands, then gently form the mixture into patties. I used a ¼ cup to measure the patties to ensure equal patties and even cooking.
- Air Fry the Chicken Patties
Gently place the patties in your preheated air fryer and spray them with oil spray. Air fryer for 10 to 15 minutes at 375°F until fully cooked. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that your chicken burgers are cooked thoroughly.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Now you can serve your fully cooked chicken patties, aka chicken burgers, on buns, bowls, or any other way!
Tips/Recipe Notes for Air Fryer Chicken Patties From Scratch
- Do not over-mix the ground chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Keep the patties a consistent size for even cooking. I like to measure with a ¼ cup measure.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken is fully cooked to 165°F ensures that it’s safe to eat. The meat should no longer be pink.
- You can simply double-batch this recipe when meal prepping for guaranteed tasty meals when you need them.They’re great to throw into bowls or on top of rice for lunch at the office.
- Don’t flip them halfway through the cooking time, or they will fall apart
What Do You Serve with Chicken Burgers?
Along with all the things you love to put on burgers, you can serve these tasty chicken burgers with these sides:
- Blueberry Watermelon Feta Salad
- Shredded Beet Salad
- Cabbage Carrot Apple Slaw
- Quinoa Bowl (see this video for my mushroom quinoa pictured below)
- Fuji Apple Salad
- Walnut Blue Cheese Salad
How to Store Chicken Patties Leftovers
Put your chicken patties into an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze them by wrapping each patty in wax paper, tucking them into a freezer bag, and squeezing out the air. They’ll be good for up to 3 months.
Variations and Substitutions
- Go ahead and experiment with other seasonings like Cajun or even giving these an Asian twist.
- If serving for Memorial Day, 4th of July or another gathering, prep your toppings and have fun with them – sliced avocado, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions…go for it!
- You can sub the habanero with jalapeno if desired, or leave it out and keep things mild by using the bell peppers.
FAQs: Air Fryer Chicken Patties (Chicken Burgers)
Absolutely! Raw chicken burgers cook quickly and evenly in the air fryer. It’s safe to cook them this way, just as it is with any other meat. However, you should grab your meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature is at 165°F and totally cooked.
10 to 15 minutes should do it, though always check with your meat thermometer to make sure they’re completely cooked through.
Yes, just make sure that you have fully cooked it by checking the internal temperature.
These should be ready in about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your patties. And until fully cooked.
I prefer to cook them at 375°F; it helps to give them a beautiful tan color. Remember, ground chicken is considered fully cooked and safe to eat when the internal temperature registers at 165°F.
I used Knorr/Maggi alongside salt, pepper, garlic, onions, peppers, and spring onions, all of which helped pack so much flavor into this dish. However, you can feel free to use your favorite spice blends or seasonings.
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Air Fryer Chicken Patties from Scratch (Homemade Chicken Burgers)
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These chicken patties understood the assignment – flavorful, easy, tasty, and meal-prep friendly. Also, these are low-carb and keto-friendly. Talk about a win-win situation! If you have never tried chicken burgers or patties before, you are in for a fantastic experience. The best part is that you make these in your air fryer, making clean-up easy! I hope you enjoy this recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of ground chicken
- 1 bulb of onions
- ½ big bell peppers
- 1 habanero
- 1 fresh egg
- ¼ cup of spring onions
- ½ – 1 TSP Olive oil (for sautéing the veggies)
- Avocado oil spray or olive oil spray; (optional); you can sub with 1 TBS EVOO
- 1 teaspoon Knorr Bouillon (divide; and use one part to season the vegetables)
- 1 teaspoon salt (divide; and use one part to season the vegetables)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or add according to your taste
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients. Instead of scrambling around your kitchen, round everything up in one place before starting.
- Prep the Veggies. Wash and cut the vegetables (bell peppers, habanero, onions, spring onions, and garlic), then set aside.
- Sauté the Veggies. Using 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sauté the vegetables (except for the spring onions) with a dash of salt and pepper. Season with Knorr or Cajun seasoning if needed and set aside. Make sure to allow the vegetables to cool properly before the next step.
- Make Your Chicken Patties. Place the raw ground chicken into a big bowl. Then add the cooled vegetables, spring onions, egg, salt, black pepper, and Knorr. Combine using clean hands, then gently form the mixture into patties. I used a ¼ cup to measure the patties to ensure equal patties and even cooking.
- Preheat the Air fryer. Set the temperature to 375°F and the time to 15 minutes, then preheat. Don’t worry if your air fryer has no “preheat” setting. Simply turn it on for 5 minutes before adding your food.
- Air Fry the Chicken Patties. Gently place the patties in your preheated air fryer and spray avocado oil spray or olive oil spray on each of them. Air fry for 10 to 15 minutes at 375°F or until fully cooked. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that your chicken burgers are cooked thoroughly.
- Serve and Enjoy! Now you can serve your fully cooked chicken patties, aka chicken burgers, on buns, bowls, or any other way!
Notes
Make sure to allow the sautéed vegetables to cool before mixing with the ground chicken. Do not over-mix the ground chicken and vegetable mixture.
Keep the patties a consistent size for even cooking. I like to measure with a ¼ cup measure.
The oil spray is optional but highly recommended; it surely gives these patties a shiny glow! If you do not have an oil spray, you may sprinkle a bit of olive oil—perhaps up to 1 tablespoon for this quantity.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken is fully cooked to 165°F ensures that it’s safe to eat. The meat should no longer be pink.
You can simply double-batch this recipe when meal prepping for guaranteed tasty meals when you need them. They’re great to throw into bowls or on top of rice for lunch at the office.
Don’t flip them halfway through the cooking time, or they will fall apart.
Here is the brand of Air Fryer that I use: Instant Vortex Plus.
Sometimes, the brand or type of air fryer you use may affect the heat/temperature. If you think your air fryer may not be hot enough at 375°F, please increase it to 400°F. Also, keep an eye on your food; that way, you will know when to increase or decrease the temperature.
More Healthy Recipes To Try:
- Air fryer Salmon
- Juicy Air fryer Meatballs
- Bread-less Lettuce Burgers
- Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
- Delicious Black Bean Burgers
- Low-Carb Red Cabbage Taco Wraps
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