Make the best & juiciest Chicken Patties in Air Fryer with a quick prep, a few easy steps, and 10 minutes of air frying. No chopping required thanks to powdered seasonings - and extra juicy with fresh lemon juice.
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These chicken patties are an amazing option to regular burgers between buns, or just serve with a side of your choice. Juicy and flavor packed, they're so good you will want to finish them all in one go!
Why you will love this recipe
- It's quick and all done in under 1 hour with 10 minutes of actual cooking
- It's so easy with just a few steps
- Super juicy and flavorful chicken patties
- Lemon juice adds a fresh pop of flavor & makes the patties juicyyy
- No chopping thanks to garlic & onion powder
- A healthy choice that will quickly become a new family favorite!
- So versatile! Serve with a side of potatoes and bbq sauce, a salad, or make a chicken sandwich with hamburger buns, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo
What you need to make them
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Ground chicken can be swapped for another type of ground meat: ground turkey, lamb, pork or beef
- Bread crumbs: I use regular, not Panko, here, as they are smaller and easier to integrate into the ground chicken. Choose gluten free breadcrumbs to make it gluten free.
- Lemon juice is best fresh, but you can use the bottled kind if that's what you have
- Worcestershire sauce can be skipped, but adds a nice pop of flavor
- Olive oil can be swapped for another cooking oil or cooking spray
How to cook Chicken Patties in air fryer
- Place ground chicken & seasonings in a bowl
- Mix well
- Beat the egg
- Add breadcrumbs and egg to the chicken mixture
- Mix well, then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
- After refrigerating, divide the chicken into 4 even-sized balls
- Place chicken balls in air fryer and smash into patties
- Air fry 10-12 minutes at 375°F (190°C), until cooked through. Flip them halfway!
Tips & tricks
- Cook in a single layer - don't overcrowd your air fryer
- If cooking in batches: wrap the cooked patties in aluminium foil to keep warm. You can cook them to a few degrees below done, and they will finish cooking while resting.
- Use a meat thermometer to know when you patties are done -they should reach an internal termpature of at least 165°F (74°C)
- Make them gluten-free with gluten-free breadcrumbs
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 4 days
- Serve with gravy without drippings for a Sunday dinner treat
- Freeze leftovers to keep them for up to 3 months
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes on low heat
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave in 30 second increments
- Reheat frozen chicken burgers straight from frozen in the air fryer
Recipe FAQ
What temp do you air fry chicken patties at?
I recommend air fryer chicken patties at 375°F (190°C).
How long does it take to cook a chicken burger in the air fryer?
It takes anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes, depending on its size and thickness, and if it's frozen or room temperature to start.
Can you cook frozen chicken patties in an air fryer?
Yes, you can cook frozen chicken patties in an air fryer as well. It will take about 50% longer than cooking them from room temperature.
How to know when chicken patties are done?
The easiest way to know when chicken patties are done is to use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should reach at least 165°F (74°C).
If you don't have access to a meat thermometer you will need to cut into the patties to check. They are done when they are cooked through and the juice is clear.
More quick & easy air fryer recipes
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Recipe
Chicken Patties in Air Fryer
Print RateServings: 4
Calories: 217kcal
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon fine table salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Place ground chicken in a bowl and add all the seasonings except lemon juice. Mix well.1 lb ground chicken, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon fine table salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Add lemon juice and mix again.1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Beat the egg, then add the egg and the breadcrumbs. Mix well until everything is combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.1 egg, ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- Bring out the chicken mixture from the fridge, and preheat the air fryer by running it at 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
- Divide into 4 even sized pieces, and roll into 4 balls.
- Brush the air fryer basket with oil, then place chicken balls (no more than can fit comfortably) in the air fryer basket. Brush with oil and then use the back of a spatula or spoon to press into ½ inch (1.25 cm) patties. Air fry for 10 minutes at 375°F (190°C), flipping them halfway, then bring out and ensure the patties have reached an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C). If not, add a few more minutes and check again. Repeat until you have cooked all burgers.1 teaspoon olive oil
- Serve with the sides of your choice!
Equipment (may contain affiliate links)
- Medium-sized bowl
- Measuring cups (metric or US)*
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Notes
This air fryer recipe was created in a Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer*. Cooking time can vary with your air fryer model.
- Lemon juice is best fresh, but you can use the bottled kind if that's what you have
- Worcestershire sauce can be skipped, but adds a nice pop of flavor
- Olive oil can be swapped for another cooking oil or cooking spray
- Cook in a single layer - don't overcrowd your air fryer *
- If cooking in batches: wrap the cooked patties in aluminium foil to keep warm. You can cook them to a few degrees below done, and they will finish cooking while resting.
- Use a meat thermometer * to know when you patties are done -they should reach an internal termpature of at least 165°F (74°C)
- Make them gluten-free with gluten-free breadcrumbs
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 4 days
- Freeze leftovers to keep them for up to 3 months
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer * for 2-3 minutes on low heat
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave in 30 second increments
- Reheat frozen chicken patties straight from frozen in the air fryer *
Cooking time assumes you cook the chicken patties in 2 batches. If you can fit them all in one go cooking time will be halved.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 289mg | Potassium: 638mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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Victoria
I came back here just to say that these are SO GOOD. I made a double batch to last for lunches through the week and it was so worth it. I was worried they would be dry when reheated but nope, they were perfect. I am going to make them again this week!
Emmeline Kemperyd
Hi Victoria! So happy you liked them! /Emmeline