Crisp and tender chicken patties are super convenient to make all sorts of delicious sandwiches and meals. Here we share the easy steps for how to cook frozen breaded Tyson spicy chicken patties in the air fryer in less than 15 minutes. These crunchy, moist, and spicy patties are perfect for making satisfying lunches and dinners in a snap!
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Convenient food does not have to mean boring food. Case in point: precooked Tyson spicy chicken patties are quick and easy to air fry straight from the freezer, but WOW do they pack a ton of flavor!
Stroll down the freezer aisle at your favorite grocery store chain and pick up a package of frozen breaded chicken patties. (Seriously - going through the supermarket is the most labor-intensive part of making this recipe!) Then simply place the patties in the preheated air fryer basket, close it up, and go about your business. You should give them a flip halfway through air frying, but that is as much "cooking" as you need to do.
In less than 15 minutes the spicy patties are hot and crisp, and perfect for making lunch or dinner sandwiches loaded with your favorite toppings! The patties are also terrific to use as a base for other recipes that call for traditional breaded chicken breasts. And honestly, these chicken patties are yummy enough to eat by themselves with a creamy dipping sauce for a mid-afternoon snack.
I suggest keeping a stash of breaded Tyson spicy chicken patties in your freezer at all times... That way, you have a quick, convenient, hearty and delicious source of protein ready to go at a moment's notice.
How to cook Tyson spicy chicken patties in air fryer
Place the Patties: Open the air fryer basket and arrange the Tyson Spicy Chicken Patties inside. Space them out so they're not touching. This spacing is important for even cooking and to ensure each patty gets crispy.
Cooking Temperature and Time: Set your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook the patties for about 12 minutes. Since you're not preheating, they might need an extra minute or two compared to preheated cooking.
Flip Halfway Through: Halfway through the cooking time, around the 6-minute mark, open the air fryer and use tongs or a spatula to carefully flip each patty. This helps them brown evenly on both sides.
Check if its done: After 12 minutes (or a bit longer if needed), check the patties. They should be heated throughout and have a crispy outer layer.
Serving suggestions
Classic Chicken Sandwich: Place a cooked patty on a toasted bun and add lettuce, tomato, and onion. For extra flavor, add a slice of cheese (like cheddar or pepper jack) and condiments such as mayonnaise, mustard, or a spicy sauce.
Wrap or Tortilla: Wrap the patty in a flour tortilla or a large lettuce leaf with some fresh veggies, cheese, and a sauce of your choice for a quick and tasty wrap.
Salad Topping: Slice the chicken patty and lay it atop a fresh garden salad with greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and your favorite dressing for a protein-packed meal.
Chicken Patty Parmesan: Top the patty with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, then broil it briefly until the cheese melts. Serve it with pasta or on a garlic bread roll for a chicken parmesan sandwich.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the frozen chicken patties are totally precooked before packaging. However, they need to be fully reheated until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Otherwise, the still frozen and "undercooked" patties are not considered safe to eat.
There are 9 grams of protein in one spicy chicken patty. For comparison, this is slightly over a serving (2 tablespoons) of peanut butter.
Yes, you air fry the spicy chicken patties while they are still frozen. This ensures that the patties will heat fully on the inside, while the breading stays crisp and does not overcook or burn on the outside.
You can easily bake frozen spicy chicken patties in the oven. But I love air frying them, and recommend this as the best way to cook breaded chicken patties!
This method requires no cooking oil and is very quick and easy. Traditional baking can take 17-20 minutes, whereas you can air fry the patties from frozen in less than 15 minutes. Also, this Tyson spicy chicken patties in the air fryer recipe does not use the oven... Meaning you can use the oven for other dishes, or leave the oven off entirely and the kitchen will not get quite so hot and stuffy.
It is a good idea to flip the patties once, about halfway through the cooking time. Doing so helps them to cook evenly on both sides.
Yes, you can use parchment paper and it is great to do so for cutting down on crumbs in the air fryer. However, if using parchment paper it must be done correctly... Preheat the air fryer without the paper. Then place the parchment directly under the chicken patty, so that it is held in place. You do not want the paper blowing around loose in the fryer, as it might blow upwards and catch fire on the heating element.
Absolutely! Use this recipe to air fry non-spicy Tyson or any other brand of frozen breaded chicken patties.
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Hope you will like this Tyson spicy chicken patties in air fryer as much as we do. Please rate the recipe if you made it and leave a comment below if you have any questions or suggestions.
Recipe
Tyson spicy chicken patties in air fryer
Ingredients
- 4 spicy chicken patties
Instructions
- Place patties in the air fryer.
- Cook at 400 degrees for 12 minutes
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