How do you cook frozen chicken patties

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With minimal prep & 18 minutes of cooking you can cook the best Frozen Chicken Patties in Air Fryer *. Juicy on the inside, a little bit crispy on the outside - and perfect for serving in a chicken sandwich or with your favorite sides.

• Why you will love this recipe
• What you need to make them
• How to make them
• Tips & tricks
• Recipe FAQ
• More guides to air frying frozen food
• Recipe

Frozen chicken patties are a great treat to have on hand, whether you get the storebought kind or make them yourself. Not many proteins are this versatile - a burger, a main, a quick snack to gobble down standing over the sink... the possibilities are endless!

Why you will love this recipe

• It's the best way to cook frozen chicken patties
• Quicker than when cooking them in the oven or stove top
• Super easy and done in less than 20 minutes
• Easily make chicken burgers - just add a bun, lettuce, cheese slices, tomato and onion

What you need to make them

Ingredient notes

• One or more frozen patties - either store bought (Tyson chicken patties are good) or homemade chicken patties. Doesn't matter if it's a breaded chicken patty or one without breading!
• Olive oil can be skipped, but helps keep the chicken patties moist. It can be swapped for another type of cooking oil, or cooking spray.

How to make them

1. Preheat your air fryer * to 390°F (200°C) and brush with a bit of the oil
2. Place the chicken patties in the basket and brush with olive oil
3. Air fry for 8-10 minutes at 390°F (200°C), then flip and air fry for 8-10 more minutes
4. Make sure they are done, and serve! If you want to add cheese for making chiken hamburgers, place a slice of cheese on top of the patty when it's hot.

Tips & tricks

• Preheat the air fryer * for best results
• Don't defrost the chicken patties, cook them straight from frozen
• Don't overcrowd your air fryer * basket - cook in a single layer
• Flip the chicken patties halfway for an even cook
• Adjust cook time depending on the size of the patties - this can vary a lot! It can take from 10 to 20 minutes depending on their size and thickness.
• Cook time can vary with different air fryers
• Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but I recommend not air frying more than you will finish

Recipe FAQ

How long do you cook a frozen chicken patty in an air fryer?

Frozen chicken patties generally take from 10-20 minutes in an air fryer, depending on their size and thickness.

How do you air fry chicken patties?

Brush with an oil or cooking spray of your choice, and air fry at 375-390°F (190-200°C) until cooked through. This takes 5-20 minutes depending on if they are frozen or not, and how big and thick they are.

How do you know when chicken patties are done?

The easiest way to know when chicken burgers are done is to use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should reach at least 165°F (74°C).

If you don't have a meat thermometer, cut into a chicken patty and make sure it is very hot all the way through.

More guides to air frying frozen food

Looking for more guides to air frying frozen food?

• Air Fryer Frozen Fried Chicken
• Air Fryer Frozen Hot Dogs
• Air Fryer Frozen Turkey Burgers
• Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets
• Air Fryer Frozen Brussel Sprouts

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Recipe

Frozen Chicken Patties in Air Fryer

5 from 1 vote

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: North American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose

Servings: 1 patty

Cook time: 18 mins

Preheating 5 minutes

Total time: 23 minutes

Author: Emmeline Kemperyd

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Ingredients

• ▢1 frozen chicken patty
• ▢1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

• Preheat air fryer by running it for 5 minutes at 360°F (180°C).

  1 teaspoon olive oil

• Brush the air fryer basket with a bit of the oil, then place the frozen chicken patties in the basket and brush the top with the remaining oil.

  1 frozen chicken patty

• Air fry for 16-18 minutes at 360°F (180°C), flipping once halfway.

• Make sure the patties are done, and if not, add a few more minutes. Then serve with your favorite sauces and sides!

Equipment needed for this recipe

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  Air Fryer*

Notes

This recipe for air fryer frozen chicken patties was created in a Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer*. Cooking time can vary with your air fryer model.

• Olive oil can be skipped, but helps keep the patties moist and crisp up the exterior - any neutral kind works, as does cooking spray
• Preheat the air fryer for best results
• Season storebought patties for the best flavor
• Don't defrost the chicken patties, cook them straight from frozen
• Cook chicken patties in a single layer for the best and quickest result
• Flip the patties halfway for best results - but fine to skip it if you are really lazy
• Cook time can vary with different air fryers and burgers - always make sure the internal temperature is at least 165°F (74°C) before serving
• Use a meat thermometer to make sure they are done
• If they are almost done and just a few degrees shy of your target, you can remove them from the air fryer and wrap in aluminium foil for 5 minutes. The temperature will keep rising a few degrees while resting.
• Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days
• Reheat leftoves in the air fryer for a few minutes

Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.

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