Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Patties
Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Patties
Ingredients
For the Chicken Patties
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
For the Filling
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese blend, (cheddar and Monterey Jack recommended)
Instructions
- 1
Lay a large sheet of parchment paper flat on a cutting board. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil onto the parchment paper in a zig-zag pattern, then use a basting brush to spread it evenly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Generously season the oiled parchment paper with 1/2 teaspoon each of black pepper, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and place them into a blender or food processor. Secure the lid and blend until the chicken is finely ground and minced, resembling ground meat. This may need to be done in batches depending on the size of your appliance.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Divide the ground chicken into four equal portions. Transfer one portion of the ground chicken onto the seasoned parchment paper. Wearing gloves, use your hands to press and spread the ground chicken evenly into a thin, rectangular patty shape, approximately 6x4 inches, covering the seasoned area.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Spoon 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise onto the center of the chicken patty. Use the back of the spoon to spread the mayonnaise evenly over the chicken patty, leaving a small border around the edges.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Arrange 2-3 sliced tomato rounds on top of the mayonnaise layer. Generously sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheese blend over the tomatoes and mayonnaise.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Using the parchment paper, carefully fold one side of the chicken patty over the other, encasing the fillings. Press the edges gently to seal, forming a stuffed, folded patty.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Repeat steps 1-7 for the remaining three chicken patties, preparing a new piece of seasoned parchment paper for each.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Place one or two folded chicken patties (still on their parchment paper) into the basket of an air fryer, ensuring they do not overlap.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Close the air fryer and set it to air fry at 385°F for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 385
- 11
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken patty from the air fryer using a spatula. Serve immediately. Cut the patty in half to reveal the melted cheese and tomatoes inside.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Patties
For the Chicken Patties
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
For the Filling
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese blend, (cheddar and Monterey Jack recommended)
Instructions
- 1
Lay a large sheet of parchment paper flat on a cutting board. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil onto the parchment paper in a zig-zag pattern, then use a basting brush to spread it evenly.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Generously season the oiled parchment paper with 1/2 teaspoon each of black pepper, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and place them into a blender or food processor. Secure the lid and blend until the chicken is finely ground and minced, resembling ground meat. This may need to be done in batches depending on the size of your appliance.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Divide the ground chicken into four equal portions. Transfer one portion of the ground chicken onto the seasoned parchment paper. Wearing gloves, use your hands to press and spread the ground chicken evenly into a thin, rectangular patty shape, approximately 6x4 inches, covering the seasoned area.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Spoon 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise onto the center of the chicken patty. Use the back of the spoon to spread the mayonnaise evenly over the chicken patty, leaving a small border around the edges.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Arrange 2-3 sliced tomato rounds on top of the mayonnaise layer. Generously sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheese blend over the tomatoes and mayonnaise.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Using the parchment paper, carefully fold one side of the chicken patty over the other, encasing the fillings. Press the edges gently to seal, forming a stuffed, folded patty.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Repeat steps 1-7 for the remaining three chicken patties, preparing a new piece of seasoned parchment paper for each.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Place one or two folded chicken patties (still on their parchment paper) into the basket of an air fryer, ensuring they do not overlap.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Close the air fryer and set it to air fry at 385°F for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 385 - 11
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken patty from the air fryer using a spatula. Serve immediately. Cut the patty in half to reveal the melted cheese and tomatoes inside.
⏱️ 1 min