Air Fryer Chicken Burger

one assembled chicken burger placed on a black round plate.

These Air Fryer Chicken Burgers are juicy, flavorful, and so easy to make with perfectly seasoned homemade chicken patties. A 10 minute air fryer meal idea!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer chicken burger, air fryer ground chicken burger, chicken burger in air fryer, homemade chicken patties in air fryer

Prep Time 9

Cook Time 10

Total Time 9

Servings Burgers

Calories 713kcal

Author Maria Doss

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

For the chicken patties

1 pound ground chicken
1 large egg
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

For the sauce

¾ cup mayonnaise, more for toasting buns
2 tablespoons Franks RedHot sauce more or less depending on your taste
1 or 2 garlic cloves finely grated

For the rest

4 burger buns
lettuce leaves as needed
tomato slices as needed
onion, sliced as needed

Instructions

Make the chicken patty

Mix. Place all ingredients listed under "For the chicken patties" in a large bowl and mix well until evenly combined.
Shape. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each one into a 4–5-inch patty, about the same size as your burger bun.
Air fry. Preheat the air fryer to 365°F. Once hot, place the chicken patties in the basket in a single layer, making sure they don’t overlap. Cook for 8–10 minutes, or until cooked through—you don’t need to flip them.
👉 Check for doneness: Gently press the center of a patty; it should feel firm and spring back. For the most accurate check, use a meat thermometer—the internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).

Assemble burgers

Make sauce. Add the ¾ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoon Frank’s RedHot sauce, and 1–2 grated garlic cloves to a small bowl. Mix well, then taste and add salt or more hot sauce if needed.
Toast buns. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise or softened butter over the cut sides of the buns. Preheat the air fryer to 340°F, then place the buns mayo-side up in the basket. Air fry for 3–4 minutes, or until lightly golden and toasted.
Assemble burgers. Spread some sauce over the toasted sides of the buns. Top each with a cooked chicken patty, sliced tomatoes, red onion, and lettuce. Close the burgers and enjoy!

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Notes

Adjust hot sauce based on your spice level. 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 for the air fryer chicken burger.

Use ground turkey instead of chicken.

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