These juicy air fryer chicken burgers get their savory flavor from a lightly seasoned ground chicken patty and a bright garlic herb mayo. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C), then cook the patties for about 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through. A little mayonnaise in the mixture helps keep the burgers tender, while the air fryer browns the outside. Cook to temperature rather than relying on the clock: the center of each patty must reach 165°F (74°C).
Ingredients
For four burgers, you’ll need:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking oil spray, for the basket
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise, for the sauce
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 4 burger buns, plus lettuce and tomato for serving
How To Make It
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes. In a bowl, gently combine the chicken, panko, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Divide into four equal patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Handle the mixture lightly; ground chicken can be sticky, so damp hands help with shaping.
Lightly spray the bare basket or crisper plate with cooking oil. Set the patties directly on it in a single layer, leaving space between them for airflow. Work in batches if your basket is small; no pan is needed. Air fry for 12–15 minutes, flipping carefully after about 7 minutes. Check the thickest part of each patty with a food thermometer, inserting the probe from the side. If a patty has not reached 165°F (74°C), keep cooking and check again.
While the patties cook, stir together the remaining mayonnaise, garlic, parsley, and lemon juice. Spread it on the buns, then add the cooked patties, lettuce, and tomato.
Tips
Keep the patties similarly sized so they cook at roughly the same rate. If they stick when you flip them, ease a thin spatula underneath rather than pulling. Air fryers vary, so start checking near the end of the suggested time.
For easiest cleanup, use the unlined basket. If your appliance permits a perforated parchment liner, add it only after preheating and place the patties on it immediately; never preheat with loose parchment inside. Refrigerate leftover patties promptly and reheat them to 165°F (74°C).
Serve these burgers warm with plenty of garlic herb mayo.
