Description
Crispy, golden Air Fryer Chicken Patties deliver restaurant-style goodness straight from your kitchen with minimal effort. Quick preparation and perfectly crunchy results make this simple recipe a weeknight dinner game-changer you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 can chicken (drained and shredded)
- 1 egg
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) shredded cheese
Seasonings:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Amalgamate canned chicken, egg, shredded cheese, and selected herbs in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring thorough incorporation of all components.
- Knead the mixture gently until ingredients form a cohesive, uniform texture that holds together smoothly.
- Craft uniform circular patties, compressing edges to maintain structural integrity and prevent crumbling during cooking.
- Initialize air fryer and calibrate temperature precisely to 400°F, allowing 2-3 minutes for complete preheating.
- Carefully arrange patties within air fryer basket, maintaining minimal spacing between each piece to guarantee even heat circulation.
- Execute initial cooking phase for approximately 7 minutes, monitoring patties to prevent potential overcooking.
- Delicately rotate patties using tongs, ensuring balanced exposure to heating elements for additional 4-5 minutes.
- Verify doneness through visual cues: golden-brown exterior with crisp edges and consistent internal coloration.
- Transfer patties onto serving plate, allowing brief resting period to stabilize internal temperature and enhance flavor profile.
- Accompany with preferred condiments or side dishes for enhanced culinary experience.
Notes
- Drain canned chicken thoroughly to prevent excess moisture, ensuring crispy patties with a perfect texture.
- Experiment with different cheese types like mozzarella or cheddar to customize flavor profiles and add variety.
- Add finely chopped herbs like parsley or chives for an extra burst of freshness and nutrition.
- For gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds as a binding agent instead of traditional breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg