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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Air Fryer Recipes

    Chicken Patty in Air Fryer Without Bread Crumbs Recipe

    Sep 15, 2021 · 12 Comments

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    Chicken patty in air fryer is a family favorite! No more spending money on expensive bags of chicken patties when you can make them at home for less than half the price. This recipe is for how to make chicken patty from scratch, so no preservatives here! At the end of the recipe, there is directions on how to freeze the patties for future use.

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    chicken patty in air fryer on a white plate.

    Why you will love this recipe:

    • no flake coating - this coating is similar to chicken patties from McDonalds and crumbs don't fall everywhere from a bread crumb coating
    • only 5 ingredients - simple ingredients you can find in your pantry
    • quick and easy - done in under an hour
    • no processing - this is made with a slab of chicken breast vs putting the chicken in a food processor

    Homemade chicken patty ingredients:

    • Chicken breasts pounded ¼ inch thick - pounding them makes them all a certain thickness but also makes one chicken breast make more patties
    • Egg - helps flour stick to breast meat
    • Hot sauce - adds a little zing
    • Flour - the coating for the outside of the meat
    • Spices - oregano, paprika, basil, garlic powder, and thyme are all what I call chicken seasonings that always taste great on chicken

    How to cook chicken patty in air fryer:

    • pour ingredients into respective bowls-there will be 2 ingredient bowls used for this chicken patty in air fryer recipe.
    • coat chicken in flour mixture-let chicken set aside 5 minutes to set from mixture. This will help the flour soak up moisture from the chicken.
    • coat chicken in egg mixture-this will help the flour stick
    • roll chicken in flour mixture again-let chicken set an additional 5 minutes to allow flour mixture to set
    • air fry chicken-the chicken patty internal temp after air frying should be above 165 degrees. The patty should be golden brown.

    How to pound chicken breast:

    Chicken breast can get expensive, so I try to make my chicken breast go a longer ways than normal. To do this, I put the chicken in a sealed plastic bag and pound the chicken with a meat mallet. The plastic bag helps contain the chicken juices. This helps keep counters clean and allows more of a peace of mind that there is not going to be chicken bacteria in the kitchen.

    Pounding the chicken makes the breasts bigger allowing more volume of chicken. You could easily make 2 patties out of each chicken breast if you pounded them thin enough. Then, I remove the chicken from the plastic bag and cut the bad parts off. Finally, I cut the chicken breast in half. Then I make the rest of it according to the chicken patty in air fryer recipe directions.

    Recipe Tips:

    • Pound meat - it is essential to cut and pound the meat to roughly the same size and shape to ensure even cooking
    • Batch cooking - not all air fryers are going to fit this recipe. You can batch cook and put the cooked patties covered in tin foil on a warmer burner

    Frequently asked questions:

    Can I use turkey?

    You can use turkey breast instead of chicken here! Any meat that can be cut and breaded would work.

    How to tell when chicken burgers are done:

    The chicken must temp 165 degrees Fahrenheit with a meat thermometer. If you do not have a meat thermometer, you can cut into the chicken breast and see if it is pink. If it is pink, it still needs more time. If the breast meat is white throughout, then it is safe to eat.

    What goes with chicken patty sandwiches?

    I think the most obvious choice a chicken patty in air fryer goes with is french fries. This is kind of like a McDonalds meal at home without as much grease. If your air fryer is big enough, you can make them in the air fryer too. Tater tots, potato chips, mashed potatoes, etc are also options. Vegetables such as Brussel sprouts, green beans, or asparagus can also be a great side.

    Variations of chicken patty on a bun:

    • add egg-you can make this a chicken patty and egg sandwich by adding a fried egg to the top of your chicken patty.
    • buttermilk instead of egg-buttermilk can be a substitute to help the flour stick to the chicken instead of making chicken patty with egg.
    • add bread crumbs-this chicken patty without bread crumbs recipe can be made with bread crumbs if you really wanted to. Instead of going back into the flour mixture after the egg mixture, drench patties in bread crumbs instead. How to bread chicken without crumbs is pretty similar to breading a chicken patty with crumbs, just change the last step.
    • use the oven-this recipe is for a chicken patty in air fryer, however, not everyone has an air fryer. If you happen to be one of those people, just bake your chicken patty in the oven instead. Chicken patty oven temp is about 375 degrees and cook time is probably about 20 minutes.

    Storage and reheating:

    After cooking the chicken patty in air fryer, I like to place the leftovers in an air tight bag and put in the fridge. They typically stay good in the fridge for about a week.

    Can I freeze the chicken patty? If wanting to make this a substitute for every day Tyson chicken patties, place fully cooked patties in a single layer on a 9 x 13 baking dish. Freeze them until they are hard. Then, place in a bag or air tight container and store in the freezer until ready to eat. To reheat, place patty in the microwave for about 60 seconds or until heated throughout.

    Check out my other chicken recipes:

    • chicken francese
    • herb chicken
    • cajun chicken
    • garlic parmesan chicken
    chicken patty in air fryer

    Homemade Chicken Patty in Air Fryer

    Chicken patties in the air fryer taste super yummy no matter the time of day.
    5 from 12 votes
    Print Recipe
    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 16 mins
    Total Time 36 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 people

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    Ingredients
      

    • 4 chicken breasts pounded ¼ inch thick and cut in 2
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
    • 1 cup flour
    • 1 tablespoon of the following spices oregano, paprika, basil, garlic powder, and thyme

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
    • In a small bowl, beat egg and hot sauce together. In another small bowl, stir together flour and spices.
    • Roll chicken breasts in flour mixture. Let then rest on a plate for 5 minutes. Then, roll in egg mixture, and then roll back in flour mixture again. Let rest for an additional 5 minutes.
    • Place chicken breasts in the sprayed air fryer basket for about 8 minutes each side. Serve chicken patties from air fryer by themselves hot or on a bun with lettuce, mayo, tomatoes, or any other toppings you desire.

    All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. Nutritional facts listed are a rough estimate and should only be followed as a general idea.

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    Comments

    1. Jamie says

      September 24, 2021 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      The spice combination is so flavorful with the chicken!

      Reply
    2. Lilly says

      September 24, 2021 at 4:29 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious!!

      Reply
    3. Colleen says

      September 24, 2021 at 5:37 pm

      5 stars
      Another great recipe for my air fryer!

      Reply
    4. Alexandra says

      September 24, 2021 at 8:06 pm

      5 stars
      This is absolutely delicious! So tasty.

      Reply
    5. Brianna says

      September 24, 2021 at 9:32 pm

      5 stars
      Super easy and turns out so crispy!

      Reply
    6. Megan Ellam says

      September 24, 2021 at 10:33 pm

      5 stars
      Gotta love your air fryer!

      Reply
    7. Ashley says

      September 25, 2021 at 6:42 am

      5 stars
      I know a 3 year old in my house who would love this!!

      Reply
    8. Adriana says

      September 25, 2021 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      Scrumptious option!

      Reply
    9. Swathi says

      September 25, 2021 at 3:39 pm

      5 stars
      This air fried chicken patty looks yumm

      Reply
    10. Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

      September 26, 2021 at 7:24 pm

      5 stars
      Oh man! I could really sink my teeth into that!

      Reply
    11. Ramona says

      September 27, 2021 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      Really loved the combo of spices in this recipe. I am saving this to make again. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    12. Makhaya says

      September 27, 2021 at 7:20 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is THE BEST. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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