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Air fryer spicy chicken burgers on a plate with a spoon of aioli to the side.
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Spicy Chicken Burgers

Spicy Chicken Burgers perfect grilled or in the air fryer! Bursting with flavor and dressed with an easy chipotle aioli you will love.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat
Servings: 4
Author: Bailey

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground chicken or ground turkey
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper *see notes
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2-3 Tbsp Franks Red Hot Sauce or any hot sauce!

Chipotle Aioli

  • ⅓ cup mayo
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon, squeezed
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1-2 tsp Franks Red Hot Sauce or any hot sauce of choice!

Optional Toppings

  • sesame seed buns
  • fresh sliced tomatoes
  • spicy pickles
  • red onion slices
  • lettuce

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the ground chicken, hot sauce, minced garlic, 1 tsp oil and the spicy chicken burger seasonings. Mix together well, I use my hands here!
  • Form burger patties. I tend to make 4-5 large burgers. Try to make them all the same size so they cook evenly. 
  • For The Air Fryer: Cook on 370º for about 12 -14 minutes until they are cooked through.
    For The Grill: Cook on medium to high, preheated grill until no longer pink in the center. About 5-6 minutes per side. Internal temperature should be 165º
  • Mix up the Chipotle Aioli. Whisk the lemon, seasonings, garlic and hot sauce into the mayonnaise. Taste as you go, add more seasonings or hot sauce as desired. 
  • Let's dress the burgers. I like to add them to a toasted bun (or I serve them over a lettuce and wrap them up for a low car option!). Add your favorite toppings and drizzle the chipotle aioli over. Enjoy.

Notes

*use more or less depending on spice level preference 
*please note nutrition facts do not include bun, only burger with aioli. 
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze these for up to 2 months.  
  • Don't over cook the burgers! Use a digital thermometer to check internal temps to prevent getting a dry burger. 
  • Add any toppings of choice you prefer! 
  • Make it healthier: wrap it up in a lettuce wrap, skip the aioli or make the aioli with plain greek yogurt instead. 
  • Refrigerate or freeze leftover patties! They are great reheated at a different time. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 burger w/sauce | Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 791mg | Potassium: 683mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 1285IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg