Crispy on the outside, cheesy in the middle — like pizza meets chicken nuggets!
Servings: 4 (makes ~8 patties if portioned at 2 oz)
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 18–20 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
✅ Ingredients
- 1 can (12.5 oz) white chicken breast, drained
- 1 large egg
- Shredded mozzarella cheese (about ½ cup, or to taste)
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (or oregano + basil)
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Onion powder, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Mix: In a medium bowl, combine drained chicken, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, and seasonings. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Shape: Form into small patties (~2 oz each).
- Air fry: Place on parchment paper in the air fryer. Cook at 400°F for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy warm as-is, or dip in marinara sauce for a pizza-style bite! 🍅🧄
💡 Tips & Variations
- For extra crunch, coat patties lightly in panko breadcrumbs before air frying.
- Add a little red pepper flakes 🌶️ if you like it spicy.
- Swap mozzarella with cheddar for a sharper flavor.
- Turn them into a meal: serve on top of zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, or even inside a wrap.
