Air Fryer Chicken Burgers
Description
Juicy, tender ground chicken burgers cooked in the air fryer in about 15 minutes. No preheating, no grease, and freezer-friendly for up to 3 months.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken breast
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chives
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional for serving: hamburger or brioche buns, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, cheese, sliced red onions
Instructions
- Do not preheat the air fryer. These burgers cook best from a cold start.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken breast, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, parsley, dill, chives, salt, and black pepper. Mix just until combined — overmixing makes the patties dense.
- Form into 4 patties about 1/2-inch thick, slightly wider than your buns. Place in a greased air fryer basket in a single layer, or on parchment paper.
- Spray or brush the tops with olive oil for browning.
- Air fry at 350°F for 10–15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- If using cheese, add it during the last 1–2 minutes.
- Rest 3 minutes, then build on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Cook to temperature, not time. Air fryers vary by brand — 165°F is the only reliable indicator.
- From frozen: 360°F for 10–15 minutes, until 165°F. No thawing needed.
- Ground turkey substitutes 1:1. Same temperature.
- Gluten free: use gluten free breadcrumbs and buns.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 502mgPotassium: 629mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg