Air Fryer Chicken Burger is so moist, juicy, perfectly seasoned, healthier, delicious and cooks in under 10 minutes. Made from scratch, it is also freezer friendly and crave worthy.
We love easy dinners made in air fryer. Some of our favorites include Teriyaki Chicken Thighs, Salmon with Skin, Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan, Air Fryer Hot Wings, Air Fryer Chicken Tacos, Air Fryer Breaded Tilapia or Crispy Chicken Nuggets.
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Air Fryer Chicken Burger
Ground Chicken Burgers made totally in an air fryer including toasted buns!! Who needs a stove top anymore? Ok, not everyday. It is healthier than regular red meat burgers with lean ground chicken, freezer friendly and easy clean up. Serve with Carrot Fries for a healthy meal.
Air fryer is a game changer in my kitchen. It is incredibly versatile in making breakfast, lunch, dinner, vegetables, appetizers and even desserts. Our latest experiment is chicken burgers and you might be pleasantly surprised with the result!
Why this recipe works?
A good chicken burger begins with a chicken patty, that needs to be juicy and flavorful. The SECRET here is that these patties are made with shredded cheese along with chicken, which keeps them moist and air fryer cooks it fast without over cooking —> No more dry burger!
If you remember our popular baked chicken burger that is made with a baked chicken patty using grated cauliflower and carrot mixed into the patty for added nutrition and juiciness, then this burger is a slight modification from that. Love meatballs? Check out meatball recipe in air fryer.
Pro Tips for Success
Do not over cook patties. It takes approximately 8 to 10 minutes for the patties to be fully cooked (depending on the thickness). Over cooking might tend to dry them out.
Use your hands to mix the the patties. It’s a little messier but the ingredients will combine much easier this way. You can wear tight fitting plastic cloves to keep your hands clean.
Adjust sriracha sauce based on your spice level.
Cheese – Shredded mozzarella, cheddar, Monterey jack, pepper jack or Mexican blend are all great options.
Don’t over handle the meat. Mix until thoroughly incorporated.
Use ground turkey instead.
Try not to use ground chicken breast – It is too lean and does not have much flavor.
How long do chicken patties cook in an air fryer?
Frozen patties are cooked for about 7 minutes at 390 degrees whereas homemade ones are cooked at 365 degrees for 10 minutes.
How to cook Frozen burger patties in the air fryer:
Yes! To cook store bought or homemade chicken patties, place them in a single layer in a pre heated 390 degree Air fryer, for 6 to 8 minutes (flipping them once mid way).
What’s good on a burger?
They are delicious with a variety of toppings, like –
Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Cheese, Guacamole, Pickles, Salsa, Marinara sauce, BBQ Sauce and Caramelized onions.
Serving suggestions for chicken patties
The ground chicken patty is delicious made into various meals. Here are a few suggestions:
- Great main course for dinner (served with a sauce like marinara /BBQ), rice or pasta and roasted vegetables (like Garlic Roasted Broccoli, air fried broccoli, air fried kale chips or green beans).
- Cut the patty into slices and stir into your favorite salad instead of meat.
- Great for school lunch with a sauce on the side.
- Make Chicken Parm – Top the baked patty with jarred marinara sauce, mozzarella and parm, air fry until cheese is melted and sprinkle fresh basil on top.
Variations
- Serve it traditional ham burger style with mustard, ketchup, mayo, pickles, American cheese and tomatoes.
- Use BBQ sauce instead and also sliced avocado.
- Make it Hawaiian style with BBQ sauce, cheese and grilled pineapple.
- Serve with crispy bacon and cheddar for a chicken bacon burger.
- Make a Low Carb Chicken Burger —-> Swap the burger buns for lettuce wraps.
Main Components
Air Fryer Chicken Patties – Ground chicken mixed with chopped onion, garlic, panko breadcrumbs, egg, shredded cheese and seasonings are mixed, shaped into patties and then air fried.
Burger Buns – Brioche buns are spread with mayo (or use butter) and toasted…. again in air fryer.
Spicy Sriracha Sauce – Sriracha sauce, grated fresh garlic and mayonnaise.
Vegetables – Lettuce and Tomato
How to make?
Make Chicken Patties (check out the step by step photos above) – Mix ground chicken, finely chopped onion, garlic, panko breadcrumbs, egg, shredded mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes together, divide mixture into four equal portions, shape each into patties and air fry at 365 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
Toast buns – Spread a thin coating of mayo on the cut side of the buns and toast at 340 degrees for 3 to 4 minutes.
Make sauce – Stir mayonnaise, sriracha sauce and finely grated garlic.
Assemble burgers – Spread sauce on the bottom of a bun, top with a patty, sliced tomato and lettuce and close with the top bun.
How to make ahead?
Chicken patties can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 days (bring to room temperature before assembling or warm in the microwave) or frozen for up to month.
Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 days.
Buns can be toasted up to a few hours ahead.
Assemble burgers just before serving.
More air fryer dinner ideas: Tandoori Cauliflower, Air Fryer Zucchini no bread crumbs, Air Fried Asparagus, Air Fried Chicken Fried Rice, Crispy air fryer lemon pepper wings, Shrimp Sushi Bowl, Breaded Shrimp, Chicken Parmesan with Breading, Garlic Bread, Garlic Parmesan Wings, Air Fryer Corn on the Cob, Breaded Mushrooms, Garlic Shrimp, Crispy Tilapia and Chicken Nuggets.
More Air Fryer Side Dishes to pair:
- Baked Sweet Potatoes without Oven
- Zucchini Parmesan Rounds
- Air Fryer Corn
- Carrot Fries
- Crispy Kale Chips
More Easy Chicken Recipes for Dinner – Air fryer Boneless Skinless Thighs, Chicken Broccoli Pasta, Hunan Chicken, Spicy Chicken Tacos, Spicy Chicken Pasta, Recipe for Vodka Sauce and chicken, Butter Chicken Pasta, Honey Sriracha Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Pesto Chicken Pasta, Thai Chicken Fried Rice, Chicken Shawarma, Cashew Chicken or Chicken Alfredo.
More Air fryer recipes: French Toast, Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms with Cream Cheese, Apple crisp with oatmeal, Air Fryer Apple Fritters without Apple Juice, Baked Apples, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Super Crispy Chickpeas, Ground Chicken Nachos, Cauliflower Wraps, Omelette, Air Fryer Cake, Oatmeal and Bread Pudding.
More Recipes with Ground Chicken to try–
- Baked Ziti with Ground Chicken
- Ground Chicken Stir Fry
- Ground Chicken Tacos
- Instant Pot Chicken Pasta
- Barbecue Chicken Meatballs
- Ground Chicken Burrito Bowl
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Air Fryer Chicken Burgers
Air Fryer Chicken Burger is so moist, juicy, perfectly seasoned, healthier, delicious and cooks in under 10 minutes. Made from scratch, it is also freezer friendly and crave worthy.
Ingredients
Chicken Burger Patties
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg, large
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or any other melting cheese)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt (or as needed)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Sriracha Mayo
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce (more or less depending on your taste)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
Additional ingredients
- 4 burger buns (Brioche or hamburger)
- Lettuce leaves, as needed
- Tomato slices, as needed
- Additional mayo to toast buns
Instructions
Make Chicken Burger Patties
Make Sriracha Mayo
Toast buns
1. Spread a thin coating of mayo on the cut side of all buns. Pre heat air fryer to 340 degrees and place buns ( about 4 halves at a time), mayo side up.
2. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden in color. Remove on to a plate and repeat process for remaining buns.
Assemble Chicken Burger
Notes
Do not over cook patties. It takes approximately 8 to 10 minutes for the patties to be fully cooked (depending on the thickness). Over cooking might tend to dry them out.
Adjust sriracha sauce based on your spice level.
Cheese – Shredded mozzarella, cheddar, Monterey jack, pepper jack or Mexican blend are all great options.
Make a Low Carb Chicken Burger —-> Swap the burger buns for lettuce wraps.
Variations
Serve it traditional ham burger style with mustard, ketchup, mayo, pickles, American cheese and tomatoes.
Use BBQ sauce instead and also sliced avocado.
Make it Hawaiian style with BBQ sauce, cheese and grilled pineapple.
Serve with crispy bacon and cheddar for a chicken bacon burger.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 781Total Fat: 51gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 37gCholesterol: 199mgSodium: 1288mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 2gSugar: 7gProtein: 40g
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