Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Burger made with Sour Cream

ByAnn Woo Stephenson
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Photos by Marie-Catherine Dubé’

I am a sucker for a good cheeseburger. But I like to switch it up from the usual burger patties made from red meat. These air fryer chicken burgers are every bit as juicy as a traditional burger but being made with ground chicken, are much healthier for you. My secret ingredient: sour cream. 

Sour cream is a great way to add creaminess and richness to ground chicken, which has a tendency to be dry because it’s so lean. This tasty burger is an easy way to curb your burger craving…and still feel great! The air fryer makes these burgers crispy and delicious, with no mess.

Add a slice of cheese, your favorite burger toppings, a side of sweet potato wedges or Zucchini Fries, and enjoy this easy dinner the whole family will feel good about. 

❤️ Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Chicken Burgers:

  • Simple Ingredients.
  • Homemade chicken patty means no preservatives or additives.
  • ​Healthy meal suitable for babies and kids. 
  • ​Sour cream makes juicy patties.
  • Great alternative to red meat.
  • Recipe takes less than 30 minutes.
Photos by Marie-Catherine Dubé’

🍲 Ingredients

Ground Chicken

Sour Cream

Panko Breadcrumbs

Grated Parmesan Cheese

Garlic Powder

Onion Powder

Fresh Parsley

Fresh Basil

Salt and Black Pepper

Burger Buns

Desired Toppings

Cheese

Condiments

👩‍🍳 How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Burger

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, sour cream, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into burger patties. Ensure that they are same in size for even cooking.
  4. Spray avocado oil spray in the air fryer basket and place the chicken patties in a single layer, leaving some space between them. Cook for about 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the patties reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and are golden brown and cooked through.
  5. While the patties are cooking, prepare your burger buns and desired toppings.
  6. If using cheese, place a slice on each patty during the last minute of cooking to allow it to melt.
  7. Assemble your air fryer chicken burgers by placing the cooked patties on the buns and adding your favorite toppings and condiments.

🪄 Tips and Tricks

  • Do not overmix your ground chicken mixture as it will make tough burgers. Mix until just combined.
  • When making the patties, make some smaller sizes for baby led weaning and toddlers or cut the patties into age-appropriate sizes when serving.
Photos by Marie-Catherine Dubé’


🗒 Substitutions

  • Use ground turkey in place of ground chicken.
  • Add ranch seasoning into your ground chicken mixture for extra flavor. 


🗒 Best served with

  • Brioche buns, pretzel buns or traditional hamburger buns.
  • Favorite toppings: red onion, tomato, pickles, crispy lettuce.
  • Favorite slice of cheese: cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese.
  • Condiments: bbq sauce, dijon mustard, yellow mustard, ketchup, ranch dressing.
  • Side of sweet potato fries, French fries, Green Bean Fries or Air Fryer Parmesan Broccoli.

👝 How to Store Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat in the air fryer to make them crispy again. You can also freeze cooked patties in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.

🤔 Common Questions

Is this gluten-free?

These are gluten-free as long as your breadcrumbs and hamburger buns are gluten-free.

Can this be made dairy-free?

Yes, omit the parmesan cheese in the turkey patty or use dairy-free cheese.

Air Fryer Chicken Burger

Weeknight dinner will never be the same after trying ​these Air Fryer Chicken Burgers. These juicy burgers have a short cook time, are easy to make and taste incredible. Sour cream makes them rich and delicious, even the picky eaters will be asking for more. The air fryer cooks these burgers to perfection with very little mess, guaranteed. 
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, chicken burger
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh basil chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For Assembly (optional)

  • burger buns
  • lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions (any desired toppings)
  • cheese slices
  • condiments

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, sour cream, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  • Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into burger patties. Ensure that they are same in size for even cooking.
  • Spray avocado oil spray in the air fryer basket and place the chicken patties in a single layer, leaving some space between them. Cook for about 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the patties reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and are golden brown and cooked through.
  • While the patties are cooking, prepare your burger buns and desired toppings.
  • If using cheese, place a slice on each patty during the last minute of cooking to allow it to melt.
  • Assemble your air fryer chicken burgers by placing the cooked patties on the buns and adding your favorite toppings and condiments.
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