Chicken Zucchini Burgers are a speedy air fryer dinner, ready in just 20 minutes. Served with a sriracha Greek yogurt sauce and your favorite burger fixins, this recipe is a weeknight favorite!
If you are looking for more air fryer meals, try my air fryer chicken tacos or the air fryer eggplant parmesan recipe next!
A Quick Look at the Recipe
✅ Recipe Name: Air Fryer Chicken Zucchini Burger
🕒 Ready In: ~20 minutes
👪 Serves: 4 to 5 servings
🧑🍳 Main Ingredients: Ground chicken, zucchini, egg, onion, panko, garlic and spices
📖 Dietary Info: High protein, high fiber
📌 Difficulty: Quick and easy air fryer recipe
Why you’ll love these chicken zucchini burgers?
I tried adding grated zucchini to my air fryer chicken burger recipe—and honestly, it was a total game-changer!
Ground chicken is super lean, so it can dry out really fast. But zucchini is high in water, and as it cooks, that moisture turns into steam, keeping the burgers juicy and tender from the inside out. It also helps loosen the texture so the chicken doesn’t get dense or rubbery, which is such a common issue with lean burgers.
Then I finish it with a sriracha Greek yogurt sauce for that creamy, slightly spicy kick (and still keeping things on the lighter side).
In under 20 minutes, you’ve got a high-protein air fryer meal that’s actually juicy, flavorful, and the perfect way to use up that summer zucchini.
- maria doss
How to make ground chicken and zucchini patties?
Tips for Success
- 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.
- Zucchini: I recommend measuring the grated zucchini before adding it, since zucchini sizes can vary. You’ll need 2 cups of grated zucchini for this recipe. Don’t pack it too tightly when measuring—just lightly fill the cup.
- Don't have an air fryer? Simply pan fry the chicken and zucchini patties.
- Make into meatballs: Shape the ground chciken and zucchini into meatballs and air fry at the same tempearture.
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Air Fryer Chicken Zucchini Burger
Equipment
Ingredients
For the chicken burger patty
- 1 pound ground chicken (450 gms)
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium zucchini (2 cups grated, loosely packed)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- 3 large garlic cloves grated
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
- ¼ teaspon turmeric powder
For the sauce
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- ¼ teaspoons salt
For the rest
- 4 to 5 burger buns
- your favorite burger fixins
Instructions
Make the chicken zucchini patty
- Mix everything. Grate the zucchini using the coarse side of a box grater. Add it to a large bowl along with all the ingredients listed under “for the chicken burger patty.” Mix everything together until well combined.👉 I recommend measuring the grated zucchini before adding it, since zucchini sizes can vary. You’ll need 2 cups of grated zucchini for this recipe. Don’t pack it tightly when measuring—just lightly fill the cup.
- Shape into patties. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. This will make large patties. If your burger buns are smaller, you can divide them into 5 instead.Keep a small bowl of water nearby, dip your hands in it, and shape each portion into a patty roughly the size of your bun. Place the shaped patties on a plate and repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Air fry. Preheat air fryer to 370°F. When hot, place the prepared chicken patties in the basket, without overlapping and cook for about 9 minutes or until cooked through. 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.👩🍳 If you’d like to add cheese, place a slice of mozzarella, cheddar, or pepper jack on top of each chicken patty during the last 30 seconds of cooking. Return to the air fryer just until the cheese starts to melt.
For the rest
- Make suace. While the burgers are cooking, mix all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Taste and adjust the sriracha and salt to your preference, depending on how spicy or salty you like it.
- Toast buns. Spread a thin coating of mayo or soft butter on the cut side of all buns and toast it in the air fryer or skillet.
- Assemble. To assemble, generously spread the sauce on both the top and bottom halves of the burger buns. Add one chicken patty, then pile on your favorite toppings—I used sliced red onion, tomato, and lettuce. Close the burger and 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.
I love chicken burgers—they’re lean, packed with protein, and honestly a hit with both kids and adults in my house. Some of my favorites are air fryer chicken burgers and oven-baked chicken burgers. So easy, so satisfying!
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