Chicken Patties in Air Fryer

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.

Course Main Course

Cuisine North American

Diet Low Lactose

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time (optional) 30

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 217kcal

Author Emmeline Kemperyd

Equipment

1 Air Fryer*
1 Citrus juicer*
Medium-sized bowl
Measuring spoons*
Measuring cups (metric or US)*

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken or ground turkey
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 bottled also works
1 egg
¼ cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon olive oil or neutral cooking oil

US Customary - Metric

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!

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Notes

This recipe has been tested in the following air fryer models (affiliate links): Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer, Ninja DZ401 DualZone XL Air Fryer and Cosori Pro II. Cooking time can vary with your specific model.

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!

Make Them Gluten-Free:

Use gluten-free breadcrumbbs and either skip Worcestershire sauce or use one that is gluten-free.

What to Do with Leftovers

Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freezing: Store leftovers in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Reheating in the air fryer: Air fry 2-3 minutes at 360°F (180°C), until heated through.

Reheating in microwave: Reheat in 30-second increments, until heated through.

Reheating frozen chicken patties: This is best done in the air fryer. Air fry 16-18 minutes at 360°F (180°C). You can also check out this guide for all my tips.

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