Buffalo chicken burgers in the air fryer? Yes, please! These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Burgers are ready in just 15 minutes, packed with flavor, and topped with a cool ranch slaw. They’re a spicy, tangy twist on the usual chicken burger, perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend cookouts.
Is Buffalo Sauce the Best?
I don’t know about you, but buffalo sauce might just be one of the best American sauces ever created! It’s spicy, tangy, and perfectly pairs with almost anything. Though we often mix it with ranch (instead of blue cheese), it never disappoints. If you’re a fan like us, you’ll also love our Buffalo Ranch Potatoes, Buffalo Chicken Bombs, and Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls.
This time, we’re giving you a delicious air fryer recipe for buffalo chicken burgers, topped with a crunchy ranch slaw. Ready in minutes and bursting with flavor, it’s an easy win for your next meal.
Ingredients You’ll Need for Buffalo Chicken Burgers:
- Ground chicken: One pound of lean ground chicken is perfect, but ground turkey works as a great substitute.
- Patty mix-ins: Panko breadcrumbs, ranch seasoning, ranch dressing, egg, and buffalo wing sauce are key for the best flavor.
- Cheddar cheese: Sliced cheddar works great, but if you love blue cheese, crumble it on top instead.
- Ranch coleslaw: Grab a bag of coleslaw mix, ranch dressing, and ranch seasoning for a simple yet flavorful slaw topping.
You can serve these buffalo chicken burgers on toasted buns or even wrap them in lettuce if you’re cutting back on carbs.
How to Make Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Burgers
Step 1: Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, panko, ranch seasoning, ranch dressing, egg, and wing sauce. If the mixture seems too wet, add more panko. Form the mixture into four equal patties. Press your thumb into the center of each patty to keep them from puffing up while cooking.
Step 2: Cook in the Air Fryer
Spray your air fryer basket with oil, then place the patties in a single layer. Air fry at 360°F for about 14 minutes. Halfway through, flip the patties for even cooking. When the burgers are done, brush them with extra buffalo sauce. Add a slice of cheese and return to the air fryer (heat off) for one minute to let the cheese melt.
Step 3: Prepare the Ranch Slaw
While the burgers are cooking, combine coleslaw mix, ranch dressing, and ranch seasoning in a bowl. You can adjust the amount of ranch dressing to your liking—whether you prefer a drier or wetter slaw.
Step 4: Toast the Buns
Once the patties are cooked, place them on a plate and cover them with foil. Spread butter on the insides of your buns and place them butter-side-up in the air fryer. Cook for one minute at 360°F, or longer if you like them more toasted.
Step 5: Assemble
To build your air fryer buffalo chicken burger, start with a toasted bun, then add your burger patty and top it with ranch slaw. Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious blend of spicy buffalo sauce with creamy ranch.
Tips and Substitutions
- For a lower-carb option, wrap your buffalo chicken burger in lettuce instead of using a bun.
- If you’re a blue cheese fan, swap the cheddar for crumbled blue cheese.
- Ground turkey works just as well in place of chicken. Once seasoned, no one will know the difference!
These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Burgers are quick, easy, and so flavorful. Whether you’re craving something spicy or want a new way to enjoy buffalo sauce, this recipe will hit the spot. Plus, using the air fryer makes the cooking process super simple. Give it a try!
