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    Aug 21, 2023 · Leave a Comment

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    If you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, you'll love these chicken burgers in the air fryer. With only a few simple ingredients and 10 minutes of cooking time needed, you'll love including this in your rotation of meals.

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    You'll love making these chicken burgers in air fryer.

    It's quick. With just a small amount of prep time, if you choose to make homemade chicken burger patties, plus 10-12 minutes of cook time, these burgers are done in no time. Perfect for when you want something quick, substantial, and a relatively healthy meal. 

    It's delicious. There are so many different flavors to play around with, you can buy various chicken burgers from brands like AmyLu chicken burgers, or you can make your own and include a variety of spices. 

    It's versatile.ย If you have different dietary restrictions or preferences in your house, this meal is so easy to work with those! If someone is gluten-free, this can easily be made into a chicken burger bowl, while others have hamburger buns.ย 

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    Ingredients

    The main thing you want to have for this recipe is, of course, chicken burgers to air fry. Everything else is up to you, include your favorite toppings, and favorite buns, and make yourself a meal to enjoy!ย 

    Ground Chicken Patties. You can make your own homemade chicken patties using the recipe below, or you can find chicken burgers at your local grocery store. You'll most likely have to look in the freezer section. 

    Lettuce. I like butter lettuce or arugula on any burger of mine. Butter lettuce is so crisp while arugula adds that delicious peppery flavor. 

    Tomato. I like to use beefsteak tomatoes and get one big slice on there. 

    Avocado. I love a few slices of avocado on a burger, especially when you're using lean meat like ground chicken. It adds that buttery fat element while keeping things healthy! 

    Dijon Mustard.ย Dijon mustard, similar to arugula, add that hint of flavor that makes for such a delicious burger.ย 

    chicken burgers in air fryer

    Homemade chicken burgers 

    1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 lb of lean ground chicken breast, ยฝ cup of panko breadcrumbs, 1 egg, ยฝ tsp onion powder, ยฝ tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and ยฝ tsp black pepper. 
    2. Mix well and form into patties. You should be able to get 4 patties out of this chicken mixture.

    The bread crumbs and the egg help to bind everything together, but you can also play around with the seasoning you include! You can swap for seasonings like ranch seasoning, chili lime seasoning, or anything else you may have in your pantry. 

    How to make chicken burgers in the air fryer

    Air fryer ground chicken burgers turn out perfectly every time. If you're looking for juicy patties and a dinner that you can't mess up, you'll love this.ย 

    1. Preheat your air fryer to 360F. If your air fryer doesn't have a preheat setting, simply let it run at 360F for 4-5 minutes.
    2. Spray your air fryer basket with non-stick spray. And place your chicken patties in a single layer for best results. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to do this in batches. 
    3. Cook at 360F for 10-12 minutes. You can always use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the burgers. Chicken should always be 165F. 
    4. Let the patties cool for 1-2 minutes and then assemble your burgers!
    5. Enjoy with a side salad, french fries, or pasta salad.ย 
    chicken burgers in air fryer

    Substitutions and variations

    Ground Turkey. You can absolutely make this with ground turkey instead of ground chicken. Keep the cooking time and temperature the same. 

    Buns. I think brioche buns are the best for any burger, but you can serve these on pretzel buns, Hawaiian buns, potato buns, or even a lettuce wrap. 

    Buffalo Chicken Burgers. Pair your chicken patty with buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, or bleu cheese, a crisp slice of lettuce for a tasty burger. 

    BBQ Chicken Burgers. Grab your favorite BBQ sauce, butter lettuce, and red onion to make a deliciously sweet and tangy chicken burger in the air fryer. 

    What to serve with air fryer chicken burgers

    Pasta Salads.ย I love a good side pasta salad, especially in the summer. Try thisย sun-dried tomato pasta salad, thisย Caprese orzo pesto salad,ย or thisย pesto tortellini salad.ย 

    Side Salads.ย To go along with pasta salad, there are also great side salads you can serve with these chicken burgers. Try thisย broccoli salad, thisย watermelon basil salad,ย or thisย Greek couscous salad.ย 

    Fries.ย Of course! Burgers and fries are the ultimate combo. You can serve regular fries, air fryer fries (although unless you have more than one air fryer, that might not work out in your best interest), sweet potato fries or carrot fries.ย 

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    How to store chicken burgers

    Store your air fryer chicken patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

    Tips for juicy and delicious chicken burgers in air fryer

    1. Don't overcook! The best way to get the juiciest chicken burgers in the air fryer is to make sure you cook them to 165F. That should only take 10 minutes at 360F.ย 
    2. Don't be afraid of seasoning if you are making homemade chicken burger patties.
    3. Place chicken patties in a single layer in your air fryer.
    4. Heat up your buns! In a large frying pan, heat up your burger buns, it makes all the difference. 
    5. Play around with all the different ways there are to dress up your chicken burgers. 

    FAQs

    What's the best temperature to air fry chicken burgers?

    The best temperature is 360F for 10-12 minutes.

    Can these chicken burgers be made ahead of time?

    They can! Aside from being an easy dinner, this is a great meal prep recipe. 

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    Chicken Burgers in the Air Fryer

    If you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, you'll love these chicken burgers in the air fryer. With only a few simple ingredients and 10 minutes of cooking time needed, you'll love including this in your rotation of meals.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course air fryer dinners, dinner
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 burgers

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 chicken burgers
    • 4 burger buns
    • toppings of choice

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your air fryer to 360F. If your air fryer doesn't have a preheat setting, simply let it run at 360F for 4-5 minutes.
    • Spray your air fryer basket with non-stick spray. And place your chicken patties in a single layer for best results. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to do this in batches.
    • Cook at 360F for 10-12 minutes. You can always use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the burgers. Chicken should always be 165F.
    • Let the patties cool for 1-2 minutes and then assemble your burgers!
    • Enjoy with a side salad, french fries, or pasta salad.

    Notes

    Homemade chicken burgersย 

    1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 lb of lean ground chicken breast, ยฝ cup of panko breadcrumbs, 1 egg, ยฝ tsp onion powder, ยฝ tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and ยฝ tsp black pepper.ย 
    2. Mix well and form into patties. You should be able to get 4 patties out of this chicken mixture.

    Substitutions and variations

    Ground Turkey.ย You can absolutely make this with ground turkey instead of ground chicken. Keep the cooking time and temperature the same.ย 
    Buns.ย I think brioche buns are the best for any burger, but you can serve these on pretzel buns, Hawaiian buns, potato buns, or even a lettuce wrap.ย 
    Buffalo Chicken Burgers.ย Pair your chicken patty with buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, or bleu cheese, a crisp slice of lettuce for a tasty burger.ย 
    BBQ Chicken Burgers.ย Grab your favorite BBQ sauce, butter lettuce, and red onion to make a deliciously sweet and tangy chicken burger in the air fryer.ย 
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