Can I make this recipe with frozen chicken patties?

Yes! Cooking frozen patties in an air fryer is pretty easy. Just know that the buffalo sauce will need to be made separately since you are not mixing it into the meat.

How long to cook frozen chicken patties in the air fryer?

Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the patties. Air fry the patties at 400F for 7-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Add a few extra minutes if your patties are on the thick side.

Can I use store-bought ranch dressing?

Of course! If you don't have extra time to make the spicy ranch recipe, simply use storebought ranch! You can even throw a little Frank's Red Hot in the ranch to give it a kick!

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Patties with Spicy Ranch Recipe

Name: Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Patties with Spicy Ranch Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Chicken
Ingredients: 2 pound ground chicken; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/3 cup almond flour; 1 tsp garlic powder; 3 tbsp Franks Hot Sauce; 1/2 sweet onion, diced; 1/4 cup green onions; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp mayo; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 tbsp ghee or vegan butter, for frying; 1 cup Whole30 Compliant Mayo; 1/2 tsp salt, more or less to taste; 1 tbsp dried chives; 1 tbsp dried parsley; 2 tsp dill weed; 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp white wine vinegar; 2 tbsp coconut milk, canned; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 2 tbsp Franks Hot Sauce; 1 tsp lime juice

Ingredients

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2 pound ground chicken
1 large egg, beaten
1/3 cup almond flour
1 tsp garlic powder
3 tbsp Franks Hot Sauce
1/2 sweet onion, diced
1/4 cup green onions
1 tsp salt
1 tsp mayo
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tbsp ghee or vegan butter, for frying

Spicy Ranch

1 cup Whole30 Compliant Mayo
1/2 tsp salt, more or less to taste
1 tbsp dried chives
1 tbsp dried parsley
2 tsp dill weed
1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp coconut milk, canned
1/2 tsp onion powder
2 tbsp Franks Hot Sauce
1 tsp lime juice

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Instructions

Air Fryer Version

In a large mixing bowl add the ground chicken, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onions. Mix together.
Add in the Franks Hot Sauce, beaten egg, mayo, and almond flour. Mix with a spoon until everything is combined.
Roll the chicken mixture into 8 large or 12 mall balls and place on a plate or parchment paper.
Set the air fryer to 400F.
Spray the basket with cooking spray and add in each ball and press down using a spatula. Depending on how big your air fryer is, you may need to do this in 2 batches.
Set the time for 14 minutes. Flip the patties halfway through cooking. The internal temp for the patties should be 165F to be fully cooked.
Remove and enjoy!

Skillet Version

Complete steps 1-3 from above.
Heat a large skillet on medium/high heat with 1 tbsp of ghee.
Add each patty to the skillet and use a spatula to press each ball into a disc shape.
Let each patty cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. It is important to check the middle to make sure the chicken is cooked all the way through. The internal temp for the patties should be 165F to be fully cooked.
Remove and add to a plate and drizzle with spicy ranch and sprinkle with green onions.

Spicy Ranch Dressing

Add your mayo and the rest of the ingredients to the mayo and mix together with a spoon until combined. This spicy ranch lasts about a week in the fridge.
Note: For a thinner consistency, add more coconut milk.

Notes

Mac’s Pro Tips

If the chicken mixture is still too wet, add another tablespoon of almond flour.
If you prefer, you can swap out the ground chicken for ground turkey.

Serving Tips

Serve wrapped between two slices of lettuce, on a bun, or by itself.
Add additional toppings if desired: tomato, red onion, pickles, banana peppers, etc.

Storage Tips

Leftovers: Store leftover chicken patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat and serve.
Spicy Ranch Dressing: Store leftover spicy ranch in a small airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Make Ahead: These are great to meal prep on Sunday or even at the beginning of the month and throw in the freezer for quick and easy meals.
Freezer: Store chicken patties in a freezer-safe container without the ranch on top. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warm and drizzle with the spicy ranch dressing.

Author: Ashley McCrary
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Chicken
Diet: Gluten Free

Keywords: air fryer chicken patties, buffalo sauce, spicy ranch recipe