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Three air fryer chicken burgers on a plate.

Air Fryer Chicken Burgers

Tressa Jamil
Make healthy and delicious air fryer chicken burgers in under an hour; these juicy chicken patties are flavor-packed and easily customizable.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 Patties
Calories 292 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
  • 1 pound ground chicken, 80-90%, dark meat
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano,
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion flakes
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
  • 2 taps liquid smoke
Instructions
 
  • Combine the ingredients for the chicken burgers in a mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a food scale to portion 3-5 ounces of ground turkey.
  • Form the meat into a ball and set it onto the baking sheet; repeat with the remaining turkey. Use another baking sheet to press down the turkey to create patties.
  • Make an impression in the center of each patty using your thumb. Air fry for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
Notes
Expert Tips: 
  • Use your hands to mix the ingredients just enough to combine. Over-mixing causes the burgers to become dense and less juicy. 
  • Refrigerate the chicken mixture before forming and cooking the burgers. Chilling the mixture beforehand helps the ingredients come together and prevents the patties from falling apart during the cooking process.
  • Lower cooking temperatures and longer cooking times in the air fryer keep the burgers from shrinking and puffing up; you can also use your thumb to press down in the center of each patty to do the same.
  • Chicken is lean and prone to drying out. For this reason, be sure you don’t overcook the patties. The best way to know if the burgers are finished cooking is to use a food thermometer; the safe internal temperature is 165°F (73°C).
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Patty | Calories: 292 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 28 g | Fat: 19 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 406 mg | Sodium: 602 mg | Potassium: 142 mg | Vitamin A: 2 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 7 mg | Iron: 17 mg
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