Description
Crispy golden air fryer chicken patties bring restaurant-style convenience right to home kitchens. Quick and simple preparation delivers perfectly heated protein with minimal effort, guaranteeing delicious results you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 can chicken (drained and shredded)
- 1 egg
Cheese and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Thoroughly mix canned chicken with egg, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a medium bowl until ingredients are uniformly distributed.
- Carefully form the seasoned mixture into evenly sized patties, ensuring compact and consistent shape.
- Prepare air fryer by preheating to 400°F for optimal cooking temperature.
- Gently arrange patties in the air fryer basket, maintaining space between each patty for even heat circulation.
- Cook patties for 7 minutes, allowing the first side to develop a crisp golden exterior.
- Carefully flip patties using tongs to prevent breaking, and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes until both sides are evenly browned and crispy.
- Remove patties from air fryer and let rest for 2-3 minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Plate the golden chicken patties and serve immediately while hot and crisp.
Notes
- Drain chicken thoroughly to prevent soggy patties and ensure a crisp exterior when air frying.
- Try different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack for extra flavor complexity.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour as a binder for those with wheat sensitivities, maintaining the patty’s structural integrity.
- Freeze uncooked patties for quick meal prep, allowing you to enjoy homemade chicken patties anytime with minimal preparation effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg