These air fryer frozen chicken patties are deliciously crunchy, crispy, and super easy to make! This chicken patty recipe is a great addition to your burgers, sandwiches, to a wrap, or served on its own. Guaranteed to be the best frozen chicken patties you’ll ever have.
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What makes using an air fryer and Ninja Foodi so convenient? It makes your chicken patties crispier, cooks faster and guarantees that golden brown color you are looking for.
Boring frozen breaded chicken is transformed into a chicken burger meal extraordinaire. Pair it with these Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes and you have a full meal you whole family will love!
Use your air fryer to cook frozen chicken patties and save yourself the time, aggravation and extra calories of deep-frying. You will also love these Dino Nuggets in the Air Fryer and Totinos Pizza Rolls Air Fryer.
When you taste these chicken patties, you will be amazed that they weren’t deep-fried or cooked in a conventional oven. The air fryer cook is a step above the rest.
Yes, that’s right. This air fryer frozen chicken patties recipe makes the patties so crispy and juicy, you’ll probably need more than one bite to convince yourself.
On that note, if you’re looking for more tasty frozen air fryer appetizers, you will want to check out these mini corn dogs in air fryer, frozen spring rolls in air fryer and frozen curly fries in air fryer.
Why frozen chicken patties are a secret weapon for the perfect meal
- These air fryer frozen patties make great burger patties you and your family will love. With its crispy yet tender texture, every juicy bite is delish!
- The chicken patties in an air fryer are also crunchier and healthier. No need to deep fry in extra grease. The air fryer is perfect for a tender juicy inside and crispy exterior.
- This frozen chicken patty recipe makes a great weeknight dinner or quick lunch and it cooks incredibly fast in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Frozen Chicken Patties: Tyson frozen chicken patties are one of the best frozen chicken patties brands that you can find in the frozen section of your local grocery stores.
There are also a wide variety of good frozen chicken patty brands like Banquet, Purdue, Costco, Morning Star and Kroger.
Double-check the size of the air fryer frozen breaded chicken breast patties before you purchase them to match the capacity of your air fryer.
Air Fryer Safe Oil or Cooking Spray: The cooking spray is optional. However, this helps the chicken patties from sticking when cooking a larger batch.
How to cook frozen chicken patties in air fryer
- Preheat air fryer to 400°
- Optional: Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place frozen chicken patties in fryer basket in a single layer. Do not stack.
- Cook on 400° approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Depending on your air fryer, the size of your fryer basket and amount of frozen chicken patties, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until you reach your desired level of crispness as needed.
How to cook frozen grilled chicken patties in the air fryer?
You can follow the same instructions as your breaded counterpart but reduce the cook time for 1 to 2 minutes and check them. You might prefer your unbreaded chicken patties a bit more juicy or well done so you can adjust the cook time to your tastes.
How to store air fried chicken patties
If you have leftover air fryer chicken patties and you want to store them overnight, place the patties in an airtight container and store them in your fridge.
Air-fried chicken patties that are properly stored can last up to 2 to 3 days inside the fridge. Chicken patty sandwiches make a great quick meal.
When you want to reheat your chicken patties, take them out of the refrigerator and place the patties in the air fryer basket at 400°F for about 2-3 minutes or until the texture becomes crispy.
Adding cooking oil isn’t necessary which makes this a great re-heating process while keeping it healthy.
Recipes with breaded chicken patties
Breaded chicken patties are a great option to make many different meals. They work perfectly for chicken patty sandwiches. They are also delicious chopped up in a wrap or sprinkled on your salad for some extra protein.
I love Tyson chicken patties or the spicy chicken patties from Tyson. I have found that they keep well in the freezer and are great for a quick dinner or lunch.
Tips to care for your air fryer
Cleaning your air fryer is simple and easy. Following these quick tips will help you keep your air fryer clean and working:
Always clean the air fryer after using it. This is the most basic method of air fryer maintenance.
Although you might not like the idea of cleaning it each time you’re using it, the good news is you’re not cleaning up a greasy, gross, oily mess because air fryers don’t use oil. Frozen fried chicken is much easier to clean.
Don’t use abrasive material when cleaning your air fryer. Things like metal utensils and scrubby sponges tend to wear off the air fryer’s non-stick coating.
Keep the air fryer dry. Remember that air fryers are electronic appliances and water could damage them.
For exterior cleaning, simply wipe the air fryer with a damp cloth.
Don’t forget to periodically clean the heating element of your air fryer. Turn it upside down and use a damp cloth or a non-abrasive sponge to clean the heating element.
Let everything dry out for a couple of hours or use a clean cloth to wipe it dry before using the air fryer again.
FAQ and expert tips
Tyson chicken patties and Costco frozen chicken patties are some of the best frozen patty brands to cook in an air fryer. You can typically find them in the frozen aisle of most grocery stores. If those are not available, you can also try Banquet, Purdue, Morning Star, and Kroger for additional frozen patty brand options.
If you want to take the flavors to the next level, you can add melted cheese to your fried chicken patties. Simply, take a slice of cheese and place it on top of the patties straight from the air fryer. The heat from the patties will help melt the cheese, making it ooze deliciously onto the chicken.
Cook the frozen chicken patties for approximately 10-12 minutes or until your desired crispness is achieved. Make sure to preheat your air fryer at 400°F for about 3-5 minutes before cooking.
Seasoning is purely optional. But if you want to enhance the flavor of your chicken patties, you may sprinkle salt and pepper lightly.
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How to Cook Frozen Chicken Patties in Air Fryer (Tyson, Banquet, Foster Farms
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2-4 Frozen Chicken Patties
- Air Fryer Safe Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°
- Optional: Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place frozen chicken patties in fryer basket in a single layer. Do not stack.
- Cook on 400° approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Depending on your air fryer, the size of your fryer basket and amount of frozen chicken patties, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until you reach your desired level of crispness as needed.
Hannah
Frozen chicken patties in the air fryer is beyond easy. Set and forget. Turned out crispy.