These homemade chicken patties in the air fryer are perfect for a quick weeknight meal or easy meal prep. Ground chicken, eggs, breadcrumbs, garlic, and seasoning make up these easy chicken patties. Topped with a quick mayo based slaw and served on a toasted bun! A great substitute to fried chicken sandwiches or frozen breaded chicken. These have a crispy air fried exterior and a juicy, flavorful interior perfect for an easy dinner.
Highlights of these air fryer chicken patties:
- Simple ingredients
- Customizable
- Freezer friendly
- Kid favorite
- Can be served as a fun burger bar
- Budget friendly
- Great for meal prep
- Mild patties go well with different slaws or toppings
- Easy flavor without deep frying
Grocery Store List:
- Lean ground chicken
- Panko breadcrumbs, or substitute classic bread crumbs
- Large whole eggs
- Dijon mustard, substitute whole grain mustard or yellow mustard
- Worcestershire
- Hot sauce, optional
- Garlic cloves
- Kosher salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- Paprika
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Hamburger buns
First Steps:
- Combine ingredients for the chicken mixture
- Mix together (helps to use your hands!)
- Portion and form into even sized circles
- Place in a greased air fryer basket
Serving ideas:
- Serve on brioche buns or pretzel buns
- Serve over pasta, like a meatball
- Turn into chicken parmesan
- Top with tomato slices, lettuce, and pickles or other favorite toppings like a burger
- Melt a slice of cheese on top
- Serve with French fries or your favorite chips
- You could also make these into smaller chicken nuggets
These ground chicken burgers are perfect for a quick dinner idea or healthy meal for the whole family
Tools I used for this easy air fryer chicken recipe:
- Glasslock Glass Food Storage Containers – the square containers are the perfect size for lunches, stain proof, and they are dishwasher safe
- Tongs – a must have kitchen tool!
- USA Pan Half Sheet Pan – my go-to sheet pans, these are truly non-stick and clean up nicely
- Instant 6 qt. Air Fryer – Sleek and functional, the perfect size for 2-3 people.
How do I freeze my homemade chicken patties?
Make the chicken patties according to the recipes, portion and, form. Place in a single layer on a sheet pan. Place in the freezer until hard. Transfer to a zip top bag or freezer safe container. Store in the freezer for up to 4 months. See below for how to cook frozen patties.
Can I air fry frozen chicken patties?
You can air fry frozen chicken patties straight from the freezer. Preheat air fryer at 350 for 18-20 minutes. Air fry for 18-20, flipping halfway through. Check that the internal temperature is 165, if not air fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until done!
How long do you cook chicken patties in the air fryer?
Homemade chicken patties cook in about 15 minutes in the air fryer at 400 degrees F. Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on size and thickness.
Second Steps:
- In a bowl combine ingredients for slaw dressing
- Whisk to combine
- Add in shredded cabbage mix
- Toss to combine
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Quick Instructions for the chicken patty recipe:
For the slaw:
- In a large bowl combine mayo, apple cider vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Add in coleslaw mixed and toss to combine.
For the chicken patties:
- In a large mixing bowl combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire, and seasonings. Divide the mixture into 5 even portions, form into patties.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F. with a cook time of 15 minutes. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place chicken patties in an even layer*. Air fry for 15 minutes, flipping half way through. Patties are done once they are crispy and have an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. – adjust cooking time as needed.
- Toast buns. Serve ground chicken patties on toasted buns topped with slaw. Enjoy immediately or keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes:
*All 5 patties should fit in the air fryer, if not, cook in batches.
*You can make chicken patties bigger, just increase cooking time as needed.
*Reheat leftover chicken patties in the microwave for 60-90 seconds
Homemade Chicken Patties in the Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- Buns of choice
For the slaw:
- 14 oz. Bag, coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
For the chicken patties:
- 1 lb. Ground chicken
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 Whole eggs
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
Instructions
For the slaw:
- In a large mixing bowl combine mayo, apple cider vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Add in coleslaw mixed and toss to combine.
For the chicken patties:
- In a large mixing bowl combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire, and seasonings. Divide the mixture into 5 even portions, form into patties.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F. with a cook time of 15 minutes. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the chicken patties in an even layer*. Air fry for 15 minutes, flipping half way through. Patties are done once they are crispy and have an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. – adjust cooking time as needed.
- Toast buns. Serve chicken patties on toasted buns topped with slaw. Enjoy immediately or keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
Nutrition
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