Spicy Air Fryer Pepper Jack Jalapeño Chicken Patties in 20 Minutes
Crispy and flavorful chicken patties with a spicy kick from pepper jack cheese and jalapeños, cooked perfectly in an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Total Time: 28 mins
- Yield: 4 patties 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeños
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, pepper jack cheese, jalapeños, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
- Place patties in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flip, and cook for another 8 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño quantity for desired spiciness.
- Use parchment paper or light oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg