How to air fry a frozen chicken patty

Frozen chicken patties in air fryer go from frozen to super crispy in a matter of minutes. Make fantastic chicken burgers in air fryer using these patties for a quick meal.

The best part about air frying is how consistently and evenly frozen foods cook in air fryer. Perfect every single time and no thawing needed.

My kids love burgers. I guess all kids do. While I do make patties from scratch many times, these frozen ones are a real lifesaver when you are in a rush for something quick and tasty.

You can use Tyson's, Yummies or any other brand frozen breaded chicken patties. Hamburgers or veggie burger patties will work just as well.

You may also like these delicious frozen hash browns, frozen wings in air fryer, frozen pizza rolls and frozen French fries.

How to air fry a frozen chicken patty

How to Assemble the Burger

1. Preheat air fryer at 200 C for 3 minutes. Take the frozen chicken patties and arrange in air fryer basket.

How to air fry a frozen chicken patty

Cook the chicken patties for 6-8 minutes at 200 C in the air fryer till crispy golden brown and well cooked.

How to air fry a frozen chicken patty

2. Slit the burger bun: Toast it lightly in the skillet or in air fry at 200 C for 2 minutes.

3. Keep slices of tomatoes, onion and lettuce.

4. Cheese slice are optional.

4. Keep mayo and honey mustard sauces or any other sauces that you like.

5. To assemble, lightly brush your sauces/mayo on the internal sides of the split bun.

Pile lettuce leaves, tomato and onion slices, cheese slice and plop the burger patty.

Put some more sauce or any spice mix of your choice if you like. Close the bun and consume.

Here's the recipe card:

How to air fry a frozen chicken patty

These air fryer frozen chicken patties are done in minutes. Make perfect air fryer chicken burger by toasting the bun, using the patty with veggies and sauces.

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Course Appetizer/Side Dish, Lunch/Meal

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 145.5 kcal

  • 4 frozen chicken patties

  • Preheat air fryer at 200 C or 390 F for about 3 minutes.

  • Put in the burgers from frozen into the air fryer basket. Make sure there is space between them.

  • Air fry for about 6-8 minutes till crispy golden brown and well cooked. You can flip them in the middle.

  • Take them out.

  • Now slit the burger buns into halves. Toast them for about 2 minutes at 390F till they are lightly toasted. Take them out.

  • If you don’t wish to toast your burger buns, you can have them as is.

1. You can make the burgers without preheating the air fryer. You may take 2 minutes more of air frying time.

2. Burger buns can be toasted or had as it is as per your choice.

3. To assemble the burgers put in the sauces/relishes of your choice in the split buns. Add tomato, onion and lettuces slices, cheese slice (optional) and the patty. Put some more sauce and enjoy your burger. You can add any toppings that you like.

Calories: 145.5kcalCarbohydrates: 11.42gProtein: 6.5gFat: 5.7gSaturated Fat: 2.26gSugar: 1.4g

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How do I cook frozen chicken patties?

Conventional Oven Place frozen chicken patties on a level baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for seven minutes. Remove from oven and flip chicken patties over so they can bake on the opposite side. Bake patties for an additional seven to eight minutes.

How long should you put chicken patties in the air fryer?

Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees for five minutes. Spray the air fryer with non-stick cooking spray. Spray the tops of the patties. Cook at 380 degrees for six minutes or until an instant read thermometer reaches 165 degrees.

How long to air fry frozen Foster Farms chicken patties?

Description. Cooking Foster Farms frozen chicken patties in the air fryer will take between 6 and 8 minutes at 400 F. However, if you cook thawed patties, it will take between 3 and 5 minutes.

What do you put chicken patties on in the air fryer?

Place buns inside the air fryer and cook for 1-2 minutes until crisped up (if desired). Remove from air fryer, place chicken patties on buns, and enjoy immediately or store in fridge for up to 3 days using reheating directions below.