These Air Fryer Chicken Burgers are juicy, flavorful, and so easy to make—perfectly seasoned homemade chicken patties that cook up in under 10 minutes right in the air fryer.
5 STAR RATING
Kris says "These were the BEST chicken Burgers I've ever made or eaten!! I even made the siriacha mayo!! Absolutely incredible and a definite keeper! Thank you!" ★★★★★
This air fryer chicken burger is a lighter, healthier alternative to traditional ones, made with lean ground chicken. The patties are homemade from scratch and turn out incredibly moist and juicy. I used my healthy baked chicken patty recipe as a base—made with veggies—and simply left out the vegetables for this version.
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- Air Fryer Chicken Burger
- How to make chicken burger patties in the air fryer?
- How to toast hamburger buns in the air fryer
- Assemble chicken burgers
- Recipe tips
- More ground chicken recipes to try
Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Chicken Burger
- Moist and juicy – The ground chicken patty stays tender and flavorful, never dry.
- Versatile serving options – Serve it on a bun, sandwich, in a lettuce wrap, or as a protein bowl.
- Quick 20-minute dinner – Perfect for busy weeknights when you need something fast and satisfying.
- A healthier twist – Made with lean ground chicken for a lighter, guilt-free option.
Ingredients you'll need to make chicken burger patty in air fryer
Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.
- Ground Chicken: I use 1 pound of ground chicken, which is the perfect amount to form four evenly sized patties—Just like in our other ground chicken recipes, ground turkey can be used as a substitute with similar results.Panko breadcrumbs: It help give the patties structure and prevent them from falling apart by absorbing excess moisture.
- Egg: It acts as a binder, helping all the ingredients hold together during air frying. Without it, the patties may be too crumbly, especially with lean meat like chicken.
- Cheese: I like to use shredded mozzarella for its mild flavor and melty texture. However, you can easily swap in a Mexican blend instead.
Tips for Moist and Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Patties
Keep your air fried chicken burgers tender and flavorful with these easy tips:
- Avoid Overcooking: Cook just until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)—usually around 8 to 10 minutes in the air fryer. Overcooking leads to a dry, chewy patty.
- Add Cheese for Moisture: Mixing a melting cheese like mozzarella into the ground chicken mixture helps keep the patties juicy as it melts during air frying—no dry burgers here!
- Don’t Overmix: Gently combine the ingredients just until mixed.
- Use an Egg for Binding: An egg not only helps hold the patties together but also adds a bit of moisture to the mix.
- Shape Patties Loosely: Avoid packing the patty too tightly, which can make them dry and rubbery.
Air Fryer Chicken Burger
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken Burger Patties
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg, large
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or any other melting cheese
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ to ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Sauce
- ¾ cup mayonnaise, addional mayo for toasting buns
- 2 tablespoons Franks RedHot sauce more or less depending on your taste
- 1 or 2 garlic cloves finely grated
Additional ingredients
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce leaves as needed
- Tomato slices as needed
- Onion, sliced as needed
Instructions
- Place all chicken burger patty ingredients in a large bowl and mix well until evenly combined.
- Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into 4 to 5 inch diameter patties.
- Pre heat air fryer to 365°F. When hot, place the prepared chicken patties in the basket, without overlapping and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through. You don't need to flip. Check for doneness - Gently press the center of the patty—if it springs back and feels firm, it's likely done. Alternatively, check with a meat thermometer; 165°F (74°C) means it's cooked through.
- Sauce - Add mayonnaise, Franks redhot sauce in a bowl. Finely grate the garlic using a microplane grater and stir all ingredients together. Refrigerate until serving.
- Toast buns - Spread a thin coating of mayo or soft butter on the cut side of all buns. Pre heat air fryer to 340 degrees. Place buns, without overlapping, mayo side up and air fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden in color.
- Assemble - Spread the sauce on the toasted side of each halve, top with one cooked patty, sliced tomatoes, red onion and lettuce. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
How to make chicken burger patties in the air fryer?
You can find the full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
- Place ground chicken, egg, panko breadcrumbs, minced onion, garlic, salt, pepper and shredded mozzarella cheese in a large bowl.
- Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions.
- Shape each portion into patties about 4 to 5 inches in diameter.
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5 & 6. Pre heat air fryer to 365°F. When hot, place the shaped chicken patties in the basket and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through. You don't have to flip them!
Tip: Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the patties.
Check for doneness - Press the center of the patty gently with your fingertip. If it feels firm and springs back, it is likely done. I also made air fryer chicken meatballs using the same mixture.
How to toast hamburger buns in the air fryer
- Spread a thin layer of mayo or softened butter on the cut sides of the buns.
- Preheat your air fryer to 340°F for a couple of minutes.
- Place the buns cut-side up in the basket, making sure they don't overlap.
- Air fry for 3–4 minutes, or until the tops are golden and lightly crisp.
- Remove and set aside, then repeat with any remaining buns.
Assemble chicken burgers
Spread the sauce on the toasted side of each halve, top with one cooked patty, sliced tomatoes, red onion and lettuce. If you're in the mood for a more traditional chicken sandwich, you might love these adorable chicken minis!
Looking for more easy air fryer chciken recipes? Try my air fryer whole chicken!
Recipe tips
- Adjust hot sauce based on your spice level. As in baked shrimp rolls, Sriracha will also make a great substitute. However, I like to stir in fresh lemon juice along with Sriracha sauce to balance the spiciness.
- Cheese - Shredded mozzarella, cheddar, Monterey jack, pepper jack or Mexican blend are all great options. Check out this chicken veggie meatballs using cheese as well.
- Use ground turkey instead of chicken. If you're interested in trying a pork option, you might want to give these pork burgers a try.
More ground chicken recipes to try
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Kris Marie
These were the BEST chicken Burgers I've ever made or eaten!! I even made the siriacha mayo!! Absolutely incredible burger and a definite keeper! Thank you!
Maria Doss
That’s so great to hear! So glad you love it – Maria ♡
Kris Marie
We just love this dinner! This time I used ground turkey, these were absolutely delicious but I think I love the ground chicken burgers better! Made the sauce too and air fryed the buns too!
Maria Doss
Love to hear that - Maria ❤️