Air Fryer Chicken Burgers are juicy and delicious! All you need is a handful of ingredients and less than 15 minutes to make these 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.
Serve the patties on a bun, in a salad or as is!
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.
FAQs:
Air fry chicken burgers at 365 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.
You can use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F.
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 Chicken Burgers
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken meat - I recommend a fat percentage around 90%.
- ¼ cup finely minced yellow onion
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tablespoon coconut liquid aminos
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 sprays avocado oil spray - This is just for greasing.
Instructions
- First, preheat your air fryer. If your air fryer has a preheating option, you can preheat your air fryer. If you don’t have that option, you can run the machine at 365 degrees F for 2-5 minutes. Leave the machine running for about 3 minutes for smaller air fryers. Leave the machine running for about 5 minutes for larger air fryers.
- 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.
- Serve the patties on a bun, in a salad or as is!
This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
Stephanie
I prepared these air fryer burgers and they are very tasty! Seasoned beautifully and air fried timing was perfect! Yummy, yummy! Will definitely fix again!! Thank you!!💖
Awesome! So glad to hear that, Stephanie! 🙂
Stephanie
Had these air fryer chicken burgers again tonight and they were so tasty and juicy!! Added lettuce and some hot sauce to the burger! Yum, yum! Going to make chicken tacos with leftovers tomorrow!! Thanks Krista!! 💖💖
Yay! So happy to read this! 🙂
Jennifer
Loved these burgers! Tasted great and stayed together - going to make them again this week!
Awesome! 🙂
Wendy
Made these for dinner tonight and was a hit. Moist and lots of flavor.
Yay! 🙂