Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Patties are the answer for those nights when you need to get dinner on the table fast. Simply cook frozen breaded chicken breasts straight from the freezer in your air fryer for an incredibly quick and easy meal. Air frying frozen breaded chicken patties takes less than 20 minutes!
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If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to make crispy, delicious chicken patties without all the oil and mess of frying, your air fryer is the answer. Air frying frozen foods is also a healthier alternative!
Air frying frozen chicken patties is a game-changer for busy weeknights or anytime you want a tasty protein.
Chicken burgers are a fast food favorite, usually served in a sandwich. Now you can make them just as crispy at home with your air fryer.
The key to perfect air fried frozen chicken patties is to let the hot air circulate around the patty for maximum crispiness without overcrowding them.
There’s also no need to thaw the chicken. Preheat the air fryer, arrange the chicken patties in a single layer, and air fry. You don’t need any oil.
Be sure to check out my post that has all the cooking times for the air fryer, organized by type of food.
💡 Tips for Making Frozen Chicken Patties in the Air Fryer
- Preheat air fryer to make sure chicken patties start crisping up right away.
- Place the chicken in the basket in a single layer, don’t overcrowd. The patties need room for the hot air to circulate around them for even crisping.
- Flip halfway through the cooking time for maximum crispiness.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken patties with a digital thermometer to ensure they’re cooked through. They should be 165° F.
- Remove cooked patties from the air fryer and let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to settle.
- Work in batches if cooking a large quantity.
- Use a parchment liner, if needed, to keep the patties from sticking and for easier cleanup.
🍴 SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Salad: Slice the chicken patties and serve over a salad for added protein.
- Chicken Parmesan: Line a baking dish with pasta sauce and place chicken patties in the dish. Pour more sauce on the chicken and top with mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. Bake until heated through and the cheese has melted. Serve over cooked spaghetti.
- Chicken Sandwich: Serve on hamburger buns with sliced pickles and your favorite sauce: Chick Fil A sauce, mayonnaise, sriracha mayo or honey mustard sauce. Optionally, add a slice of cheese, lettuce and tomato.
❓FAQS
You don’t need to use any oil in this recipe. I’ve never had the chicken patties stick to the bottom.
Cook frozen patties for about 10 to 12 minutes at 360 degrees Fahrenheit (182 degrees Celsius), flipping them once at 5 minutes.
I used Tyson chicken patties for testing this air fryer chicken patties recipe.
This recipe was tested using Cosori air fryer.
Air fry the chicken for another 2 to 3 minutes, increasing the temp to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
Yes, leftover chicken patties can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. Reheat the chicken patties by air frying them for 2 to 3 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176 degrees Celsius).
📝 How to Air Fry Frozen Chicken Patties
- Pre-heat the air fryer. Place frozen chicken patties in air fryer
- Cook chicken, flipping once halfway through cooking process
- Air fry until golden brown and internal temperature registers at 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Use the patties to make chicken sandwiches and serve with your favorite sauce and frozen steak fries or french fries.
You can air fry all kinds of frozen foods like air fryer chicken breasts, popcorn chicken, pizza rolls, chicken fries, chicken tenders, and more.
See recipe card below for details
Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Patties
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions (See Note!)
- Preheat your air fryer at 360 degrees F (182 degrees C) for 4 minutes.
- Add the frozen chicken to the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes at 360 degrees Fahrenheit (182 degrees Celsius), flipping the chicken pieces over with tongs or a spatula at the 5 minute mark.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and serve in a sandwich or use for chicken parmesan. Or cut into slices and serve over your favorite salad.
Notes
- Nutrition information is for Tyson Chicken Patties.
- Don’t thaw the frozen chicken before air frying.
- NOTE: Every air fryer’s cooking time will vary due to wattage and capacity. The first time you make this recipe, monitor the chicken and check on it 2 to 3 minutes before the time is up. Adjust the air frying time as needed.
Nutrition
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✅ MY FAVORITE AIR FRYER ACCESSORIES
EVO oil sprayer is great for spraying oil on food. This is the best I’ve tried.
An instant-read thermometer is invaluable when air frying meats or frozen foods.
Perforated parchment sheets come in handy when making messy foods.
I am not a certified nutritionist. I provide my best estimate of nutritional information merely as a courtesy to my readers. If you depend on nutritional information for dietary or health reasons, I suggest using your favorite online nutrition calculator to confirm the nutritional value of this recipe based on the actual ingredients that you use.
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