You’ll definitely love how these air frozen chicken patties turn out juicy and tender on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. Cooking frozen chicken patties in the air fryer is fast, easy and a total game changer!
Whether you are using breaded chicken patties for a crispy chicken sandwich or one without breading for your favorite chicken burger, the air fryer gets the job done with minimal prep and time.
This recipe post contains helpful tips, tricks and answers to FAQs. Please read through to ensure you get the recipe right when you try it.
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Can you make frozen chicken patties in the air fryer
Oh yes you can! While you could make chicken patties from scratch, these frozen chicken patties come in handy for when you want to serve a quick meal for a busy weeknight dinner. Hello chicken Parmesan with frozen patties!
Another one of our family favorites is to cook frozen chicken nuggets in air fryer because they turn out way better than the microwave, no more soggy frozen foods. Now you know why the air fryer is our go to for these frozen patties.
So whether you are making Perdue chicken or Tyson chicken patties in air fryer, you need to come closer cos while this isn’t a recipe, I’ll be sharing my best tips and tricks to cooking these patties in the air fryer!
Why you’ll love this recipe
Cooking chicken patties in the air fryer is a breeze. Air fryers are convenient and time-saving, as they cook frozen foods quickly and efficiently. Ready in less than 15 mins and you can easily serve these up on a bed of lettuce or in a burger.
Air fried frozen chicken can make an easily adaptable dinner option where you can choose your side dish.
Crispy chicken patties are a family favorite. Everyone can use their favorite burger sauces and make it their own.
Air frying provides a healthier alternative to deep frying since it requires little to no oil, resulting in a lighter and less greasy texture.
The air circulation in the fryer helps achieve a crispy exterior while retaining the juicy interior of the chicken patty.
Ingredients
- Your favorite brand of frozen chicken Patties (We use and like Perdue and Tyson brands often) Most I’ve come across are precooked but frozen. Be Sure to read the label to confirm that it’s fully cooked. Some frozen chicken patties are breaded while some are not. I made these with the frozen breaded chicken patties.
- Your chosen accompanying sides such as salads or burger buns, lettuce, burger sauce, and tomatoes.
💡Quick tip! It’s ok to take a peak and add more time as needed. This air fryer frozen chicken patties were made in a Cosori Air fryer (aff link). Different brands of Air fryers cook differently so cook times are are mostly guides.
How to cook frozen chicken patties in the air fryer
See recipe card at the end of this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions!
Remove chicken patties from package, arrange in air fryer basket. Mine takes four patties at a time.
Set temperature to 400°F (200°C) and air fry for 12 to 15 mins. Flipping half way through.
Check Patties at 12 mins and if they are not crispy to your liking, feel free to add more time (2 to 3 mins max)
What to serve with chicken patties
You can cut these up and serve with a dipping sauce such as fry sauce, bbq sauce or even ketchup. Here are some recipes using frozen chicken patties.
Yummy Crispy Chicken salad: slice up the air fried chicken patties and serve in a bed of your favorite salad vegetable mix.
Crispy chicken burgers: Use as is and build your burger with other burger fillings. (Tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, pickled green tomatoes or whatever you like).
Fried chicken tacos: Slice these up and use as taco meat.
Chicken and fries: serve these up with some air fryer potato slices, air fryer cottage fries or whatever type of fries you’d like.
How to store and Reheat
For frozen foods, I usually recommend cooking what you need at time so you do not have leftovers. However if you have leftovers, they will keep in the refrigerator in an air tight container for up to 3 days.
To reheat, transfer to air fryer basket and warm up at 350°F (180°C) for 3 to 5 mins or until warmed through
Pro Tips
- These were made in a non preheated air fryer.
- No need to thaw, cook from frozen.
- Arrange the frozen chicken patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving enough space between them for proper air circulation. Overcrowding can result in uneven cooking and less crispy outcomes. If you have a large quantity, cook them in batches.
- To ensure both sides of the chicken patties are evenly cooked and crispy, flip them halfway through the cooking time. This helps achieve a golden-brown exterior on both sides.
- Remember, cooking times and temperatures may vary depending on the brand and size of the chicken patties, as well as the specific model of your air fryer. Adjust cooking time if needed.
FAQs
The cooking time can vary depending on the size and thickness of the chicken patties, but typically, it takes around 12-15 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
It’s always best to follow the instructions on the packaging or check for the safe internal temperature for chicken (165°F (74°C) using a food thermometer.
Preheating is optional. I rarely preheat my air fryer for any recipe simply because the cooking compartment is small and heats up quickly.
Refer to your specific air fryer’s instructions for preheating guidelines.
If you do preheat, keep an eye on the patties as they may likely cook a couple of minutes faster than stated in this recipe.
Yes, you can cook multiple chicken patties at once in the air fryer mins takes a maximum of 4 patties.
Make sure to arrange them in a single layer, without overcrowding, to allow proper air circulation and even cooking.
You may need to cook them in batches if you have a large quantit
Air frying frozen chicken patties is generally considered a healthier option than deep frying.
Air fryers use circulating hot air to cook the food, requiring less oil compared to deep frying.
As a result, the chicken patties retain their taste and texture while reducing the overall oil content, making them a healthier choice.
However, it’s essential to consider the nutritional content and ingredients of the specific brand or type of chicken patties you’re using because store bought Patties tend to have a higher sodium content.
More Air fryer chicken recipes
- Air fryer frozen chicken meatballs
- Air fryer chicken tenders no breading
- Air fryer chicken bites
- Air fryer chicken Parmesan with frozen chicken patties.
- Check out all our chicken air fryer recipes.
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Frozen Chicken Patties in air fryer
Equipment
- Perforated parchment paper (optional)
- Meat thermometer (recommended)
Ingredients
- 4 frozen chicken patties
- 4 Burger buns
- ¼ Cup burger sauce
- 1 Large Tomato
Instructions
- Arrange Frozen chicken Patties in Air fryer basket or racks.
- Set temperature to 400°F / 200°C and air fry for 12 to 15 mins flipping half way through cooking time.
- The internal temperature should be at least 165°F / 74°C to be considered safe to eat.
- Serve with salad or build a burger.
Notes
- These were made in a non preheated air fryer.
- No need to thaw, cook from frozen.
- Do not overcrowd the basket or tray.
- Don’t forget to flip the patties half way through.
- Remember, cooking times and temperatures may vary depending on the brand and size of the chicken patties, as well as the specific model of your air fryer. Adjust cooking time if needed.
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