Air Fryer Chicken Patties
These easy air fryer chicken patties are tender, flavorful, and made with simple ingredients—no breadcrumbs or fillers. Just ground chicken, herbs, and a few pantry staples. Perfect for meal prep, quick dinners, or lettuce-wrapped burgers.
Servings: 4
Calories: 240kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 - 1 ¼ pounds ground chicken thigh dark meat or a dark meat blend
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped 2 tablespoons, white onion, or onion power ¼ tsp.
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano or dill optional
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- avocado spray for the air fryer basket
Instructions
Pre-heat air fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 385°F. Spray lightly with avocado spray.
Mix chicken patties
- In a medium bowl, gently combine all ingredients. Mix just until incorporated—don’t overwork. Wear disposable kitchen gloves if desired. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape into patties about ½" thick.Tip - Keep the ground chicken cold, it's is easier to shape and will cook more evenly.
Air fry
- Place patties in the basket, leaving space between each one. Air fry for 8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let them rest a few minutes before serving.
Leftovers
- Cooked air fryer chicken patties keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Let them cool completely, then store in an airtight container. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 5–7 minutes or until warmed through.
Notes
The nutrition numbers were calculated with ground chicken thigh (I grind my own), which is about a 90/10 lean to fat ratio. The protein and fat content will depend on what you use, ground thigh, or a ground dark meat and breast mix (93/7). Check the package on what you buy. A leaner grind has lower protein and fat.
To grind your own chicken thighs, buy boneless, skinless chicken thighs and use either an old fashioned hand grinder or do as I do and use a KitchenAid standing mixer with the grinding accessory attachment. It takes 5 minutes and is way better than store ground chicken!
If your store only has the 99% lean, add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to the mix to increase the fat and flavor of your chicken patties.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 631mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg