Air Fryer Chicken Burgers

Why you'll love chicken burgers in the air fryer:

These are the juiciest chicken burgers you will eat. I can guarantee it!

This recipe is super customizable. Serve the air fried chicken burgers on a bun, in a salad or as is.

If you are intimidated by the air fryer, (though you shouldn't be) this is an awesome beginner air fryer recipe because of how easy it is.

Enjoy them for a quick and tasty weeknight meal or ditch your outdoor grill and make these for the weekend family BBQ.

Ingredients:

• ground chicken meat - I recommend a fat percentage around 90%. You can use 99% lean meat if you would like, but these burgers will not be juicy.
• finely minced yellow onion
• shredded cheddar cheese - Or, another shredded cheese of choice.
• coconut liquid aminos - You can replace coconut aminos with soy sauce, but the flavor will be slightly different. I love the depth of flavor the coconut liquid aminos add. If you use soy sauce, reduce the amount of salt added.
• dijon mustard
• garlic powder
• smoked paprika
• salt
• black pepper
• avocado oil spray - This is just for greasing.

A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.

How to make air fryer chicken burgers:

A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.

First, preheat your air fryer.

Next, add all of the ingredients to a bowl except for the avocado oil spray.

Combine the ingredients with your hands or a rubber spatula. Do not overwork the meat. Just mix until combined.

Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil spray.

Divide the meat mixture into 4 portions and shape into patties.

Place the patties in the preheated and sprayed air fryer basket.

Spray the burgers with a little avocado oil spray.

Air fry the burgers at 365 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

Recipe pro-tips:

There are different types of ground chicken meat based on fat percentages. I recommend a fat percentage around 90%. You can use 99% lean meat if you would like, but these burgers will not be juicy.

If you like ground turkey better than chicken, you can sub ground turkey. Again, if you use a ground meat with basically zero fat, the burgers will not be moist.

½ cup of cheese was perfect for me, but add more if you like your burgers extra cheesy.

If the ground chicken is sticky when you are trying to form the patties, coat your hands with a little water or oil to make things easier. When the ground meat gets warm, it tends to become more sticky.

It's easy to overcook burgers. Check them at 8 minutes.

How to serve air fryer chicken burgers:

• Use your favorite bun and add toppings like butter lettuce, red onion, tomato, avocado, Primal Kitchen's mayos, ketchups or buffalo sauces.
• Ditch the bun and try a lettuce bun or make a burger salad.

Storage and Reheating Instructions:

Store the chicken burger patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Reheat them in a 350 degree F preheated air fryer until warm.

Side dishes to serve with the burgers:

• Air Fryer Veggie Tots
• Tahini Kale Salad
• Mango Corn Salsa
• Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
• Kale Crunch Salad (Chick-Fil-A Copycat!)
• Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes