Learn how to cook frozen chicken patties in your air fryer, with almost no prep & 15-20 minutes of cooking. They come out juicy on the inside and a bit crispy on the outside, perfect for serving in burger buns or with your favorite sides.
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Frozen chicken patties are a great treat to have on hand, whether you get the store-bought kind or make them yourself. Not many proteins are this versatile - a burger, a main, a quick snack to gobble down standing over the sink... the possibilities are endless! I'll even use them to make Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches whenever I'm too lazy to make shredded chicken.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- It's the best way to cook frozen chicken patties
- Quicker than cooking them in the oven or stovetop
- Less greasy than most cooking methods
- Super easy and done in less than 20 minutes
- Very versatile and perfect for making burgers, sandwiches, or just serving with a few sides
Ingredient Notes
- Frozen chicken patties or burgers: either homemade or store-bought. Both breaded and without breading work! They can be both raw, and pre-cooked.
- You can also make this with turkey burgers
- Olive oil can be skipped, but helps keep the chicken patties moist if they are unbreaded and adds a nice crisp if they are breaded. It can be swapped for another type of cooking oil, or cooking spray.
How To Make This Recipe
- Preheat the air fryer and brush with a bit of the oil
- Place chicken patties in the basket and brush with olive oil on top
- Air fry 8-10 minutes, then flip and air fry until done
- Make sure they are done, and serve!
Expert Tips
- Don't defrost the chicken patties, cook them straight from frozen.
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket - cook in a single-layer and leave some space between the patties for the best result.
- Flip the chicken patties halfway for an even cook.
- Adjust cook time depending on the size of the patties - this can vary a lot! It can take from 10 to 20 minutes depending on their size and thickness.
- Cook time can vary with different air fryers.
- Use a meat thermometer to know when they are done. Even if they're pre-cooked, they should reach at least 165°F (73°C) for safe consumption.
Storing, Freezing & Reheating
Leftovers: Leftovers are best eaten straight away, so I recommend not cooking more than you will finish. If you do have leftovers it is however possible to store them.
Storing leftovers: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezing: I don't recommend freezing leftovers.
Reheating: Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 360°F (180°C) for 5-6 minutes, until heated through.
Recipe FAQ
The easiest way to know when they are done is to use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should reach at least 165°F (74°C).
If you don't have a meat thermometer, cut into one of the patties to make sure it is cooked through. If cooked from raw, you need to make sure the flesh is white and the juices run clear. If pre-cooked, make sure it is very hot throughout.
What To Serve Them With
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Recipe
Frozen Chicken Patties in Air Fryer
Print RateIngredients
- 1 frozen chicken patty homemade or store-bought, with or without breading
- 1 teaspoon olive oil optional but recommended
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer by running it for 5 minutes at 360°F (180°C).1 teaspoon olive oil
- Brush the air fryer basket with a bit of the oil, then place the frozen chicken patties in the basket and brush the top with the remaining oil.1 frozen chicken patty
- Air fry for 16-18 minutes at 360°F (180°C), flipping once halfway.
- Make sure the patties are done, and if not, add a few more minutes. Then serve with your favorite sauces and sides!
Notes
- Don't defrost the chicken patties, cook them straight from frozen.
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket - cook in a single-layer and leave some space between the patties for the best result.
- Use a meat thermometer to know when they are done. Even if they're pre-cooked, they should reach at least 165°F (73°C) for safe consumption.
- Leftovers: Leftovers are best eaten straight away, so I recommend not cooking more than you will finish. If you do have leftovers it is however possible to store them.
- Storing leftovers: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: I do not recommend freezing leftovers.
- Reheating: Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 360°F (180°C) for 5-6 minutes, until heated through.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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