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How long to cook frozen chicken patties in air fryer? This Tyson chicken patties air fryer recipe takes 8-10 min cooking time at a temperature of 400F (200C). Air Fryer frozen chicken patties that are bigger and raw (such as Bell and Evans brand) take 14-16 minutes at 400F (200C). Air fry Tyson chicken patties and use them to top salad or as breaded chicken burgers or sandwiches.
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Today I’m covering how to cook frozen chicken patties. I really think the best way to cook them is the air fryer. Air frying is fast, easy, and a great way to prevent soggy breaded chicken patties.
Crispy chicken patties with gooey, melty cheese for the win!
⭐ How to Make Tyson Chicken Patties (Air Fryer)
The only ingredients you need to air fry chicken patties from frozen are the chicken patties, plus burger buns and toppings. Sliced tomato, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, sliced red onion, bacon, and pickles are delicious on these. For sauces, try mayonnaise, honey mustard, ketchup, BBQ sauce, or ranch.
You can make regular Tyson chicken patties in air fryer, Tyson spicy chicken patties, or another brand. At the time of writing, Tyson chicken patties are fully cooked. If you make a brand of chicken patties that are uncooked, like Bell & Evans Breaded Chicken Patties, you need a meat thermometer.
You can make frozen chicken patties in any air fryer, including the Ninja Foodi, Cosori, Philips, Instant Vortex, Cuisinart, Pampered Chef Air Fryer, Actifry, Nuwave, Power Air Fryer, and Kalorik air fryer oven. If you have a small air fryer basket or tray, you may need to cook frozen chicken patties in multiple batches. You may need to adjust the cooking times slightly depending on the air fryer you use.
To make air fried frozen chicken patties, simply place the frozen patties on an air fryer tray. Put them in a single layer; don’t stack them in the air fryer. You want the air to freely circulate so the chicken patty can crisp up on all sides.
If you have an air fryer oven, put the tray with the frozen chicken burgers in the top rack position. No thawing necessary, and you don’t have to preheat the air fryer.
⏲️ How long to cook frozen chicken patties in air fryer?
How long and what temperature do you air fry chicken patties? Air fry Tyson chicken patties at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200C) for 8-10 minutes total. Air fry Bell and Evans chicken patties for 14-16 minutes at 400F (200C).
Start by air frying the chicken patties for 5 minutes. Then flip them and air fry 3-9 more minutes. If they’re not done, flip again and air fry for 2 minutes.
If your air fryer chicken patties are not precooked, check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. They should be at least 165F (74C). If they haven’t reached a safe temp, you can add a couple minutes to the cooking time.
After they have cooked, you can add a slice of cheese and leave them in the hot air fryer for one minute. The heat remaining in the air fryer will melt the cheese. Then just add the hamburger buns and your favorite toppings, and serve.
Are frozen chicken patties precooked?
Some frozen chicken patties are cooked and some are uncooked. The only way to know for sure is to check the packaging of the product you bought. If you’re unsure whether you have a fully cooked product, I recommend cooking the chicken patties to an internal temp of 165F (74C) to be safe.
🌡️ How to Reheat Chicken Patties
Reheat cooked chicken patties in the air fryer (without cheese) at 350F (175C) for 3-4 minutes. Leftovers in the microwave can be soggy. When you air fry leftover chicken patties, they crisp right back up!
You can keep leftover chicken patties in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
👩🏻🍳 More Frozen Chicken Air Fryer Recipes
Want more air fryer recipes using frozen chicken? You may enjoy trying these next:
- Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets
- Air Fryer Buffalo Wings (Frozen Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer)
- Dino Buddies Air Fryer Instructions
- Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders
Also, don’t miss my post on the Best Frozen Foods for the Air Fryer and my Air Fryer Turkey Burgers!
Watch How to Make It!
Frozen Chicken Patties in Air Fryer (Tyson + more!)
Ingredients
- 4 frozen chicken patties
- 4 hamburger buns
- burger toppings of choice
Instructions
- Place chicken patties in a single layer in your air fryer basket or tray. (Put tray in top rack position if using an air fryer oven.)
- Air fry for 5 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Flip the patties and air fry 3-9 more minutes. If not done, flip the patties once more and air fry 2 minutes.Tyson chicken patties: 8-10 minutes total cooking timeRaw chicken patties: 14-16 minutes total cooking time (Check the chicken patties with a meat thermometer to ensure they've reached the safe internal temperature for poultry of 165°F (74°C). Add cooking time if needed.)
- If you'd like chicken patties with cheese, place a cheese slice on each chicken patty. Leave in hot air fryer for one minute to melt. Serve chicken patties on burger buns with your favorite toppings.
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Notes
💭 Expert Tips from Dietitian Summer Yule
This is a level 3 recipe (weight maintenance and active lifestyles). Frozen chicken patties are what dietitians call an ultra-processed food. They usually contain a lot of refined grains and added oils. This makes them extra tasty, but also bumps the calories and net carbs up much higher than plain chicken breast. Even though chicken patties are thought of as a protein group food, many brands actually have more carbs than protein! What are the best frozen chicken patties? The answer to this question depends on what you’re looking for. Here is the nutrition info for some popular frozen chicken patties with breading:| Brand |
Size (oz) |
Calories |
Net Carbs (g) |
Protein (g) |
| Tyson Chicken Patties | 2.68 | 200 | 10 | 9 |
|
Tyson Spicy Chicken Patties |
2.68 | 200 | 10 | 10 |
|
Bell & Evans Chicken Patties (breaded) |
4 | 240 | 10 | 19 |
|
Bell & Evans Chicken Burgers (no breading) |
4 | 160 | 3 | 21 |
|
Banquet Chicken Patties |
2.4 | 160 | 11 | 9 |
|
Good & Gather Chicken Patties |
2.57 | 180 | 11 | 10 |
|
MorningStar Chik Patties (vegan) |
2.5 | 160 | 14 | 9 |
nutrition info disclaimer
All recipes on this website may or may not be appropriate for you, depending on your medical needs and personal preferences. Consult with a registered dietitian or your physician if you need help determining the dietary pattern that may be best for you.
The nutrition information is an estimate provided as a courtesy. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use. Calorie information on food labels may be inaccurate, so please don’t sweat the numbers too much.
“To taste” means to your preferences, which may have to be visual to follow food safety rules. Please don’t eat undercooked food x
Nutrition
👩🍳 Recipes with Frozen Chicken Patties
One of my favorite ways to use air fryer Tyson frozen chicken patties is to chop them up on a salad and add these crispy potatoes.
Here are some other suggestions for what goes with frozen chicken patties made in the air fryer:
- Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
- Ore Ida Tater Tots (Air Fryer)
- Kale Apple Slaw
- Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
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