Description
Perfectly crispy frozen chicken patties cooked in the air fryer—no thawing needed! Ideal for quick sandwiches, salads, or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 frozen chicken patties (like Tyson® or Kirkland®)
- Olive oil spray (optional, for extra crispiness)
- Serving suggestions:
- Burger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, pickles
- Mayo, ketchup, or buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes.
- Arrange frozen patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket (no overlap).
- Lightly spray patties with oil (optional for extra crunch).
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and coating is golden brown.
- Let rest 2 minutes before serving on buns or slicing for salads.
Notes
- No preheating? Add 1-2 extra minutes to cook time.
- For extra-crispy patties: Spritz with oil and cook at 400°F (200°C) for the last 2 minutes.
- Stackable racks? Cook 2 layers simultaneously (increase time by 3-4 minutes).
- From fridge (not frozen): Reduce time to 8-10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Main/Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (varies by brand)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg