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Air Fried Chicken Burger

Falak
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

Spice Blend

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder

Other Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts (or 6 boneless chicken thighs)
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs OR rolled oats (I have used oats)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoon mayonnaise
  • 2-4 tablespoons oil
  • 6 burger buns
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato slices
  • Cheese slices optional

Mayo Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Prepare the Spice Blend:

  • In a bowl mix together all the spices listed under the heading “Spice Blend”. We will be adding this to the chicken, eggs and the breadcrumbs.

Prepare the chicken:

  • If using breasts, first cut it vertically into 2 so that there is a thinner and a thicker piece. Then cut the thicker piece horizontally. Now there are 3 pieces from 1 chicken breast. With a meat hammer, flatten all of them to an even thickness. This will also help to tenderize.
  • If using boneless thighs it can be used directly.
  • Take 1 tablespoon of the above spice blend and season each piece with it (both sides).

Prepare the Egg Mixture:

  • In a flat bowl, whisk the eggs and the mayonnaise well.
  • Then add 1 teaspoon of the above spice blend to it and mix well.

Prepare the Coating:

  • In another flat bowl, add the breadcrumbs or rolled oats.
  • Add 2-4 tablespoons of oil to it and give it a mix so that most of it gets slightly coated with oil.
  • Then add 1 teaspoon of the above spice blend to it and mix well.

Method:

  • Take the seasoned chicken one at a time and give it a dip in the egg mixture and shake off the excess.
  • Place it in the breadcrumbs/oats bowl and cover the chicken with it pressing firmly to help the coating stick to the chicken.
  • Lay the chicken out and continue this process with the rest of the chicken pieces until all of them are coated.
  • Lightly brush the air fryer (there is no need to heat it).
  • Place a few of the chicken pieces making sure they do not touch or overlap.
  • Air fry at 390F for 10 minutes. Flip and air fry at the same temperature for 5 minutes more (internal temperature should be around 165F).
  • Once done, remove and continue until all the pieces are done.

Prepare the Mayo Dip

  • Combine mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Taste and adjust as needed.

Assembling the Burger:

  • Toast the buns if desired.
  • Spread mayo dip on the bottom bun, followed by lettuce, then the air fried chicken, tomato slice, cheese slice (if using) and finally a little more drizzle of the mayo tip before placing the top of the burger bun.