Copycat McChicken Recipe
This air fryer McChicken recipe is crispy, protein-packed, and easy enough for a weeknight dinner. Made with ground chicken, simple spices, shredded lettuce, mayo, and brioche buns, it is a fun homemade version of the classic fast-food sandwich.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder divided
- 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder divided
- 1 teaspoon paprika divided
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cup cornflakes
- Cooking spray
For the sandwiches:
- 4 brioche buns
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- ¼ cup mayo
- Optional: pickles cheese, tomato, spicy mayo, or hot honey
Instructions
- Make the cornflake breading by adding the cornflakes, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon paprika to a food processor and pulsing until finely crushed. You can also add everything to a zip-top bag and crush it with a rolling pin. Pour the cornflake mixture into a shallow bowl and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, yellow mustard, remaining seasonings, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until everything comes together, being careful not to overwork the chicken mixture.
- Divide the chicken mixture into 4 equal portions, then shape each portion into a thin patty that is slightly wider than your bun.
- Press each chicken patty into the cornflake coating on both sides until evenly covered.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F and lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil spray.
- Place the patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket, then spray the tops lightly with oil.
- Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through if needed, until the patties are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Toast the brioche buns, then spread mayo on the bottom bun. Add the crispy chicken patty and shredded lettuce, then place the top bun on and serve right away.
Notes
- Wet your hands before shaping the patties to make the ground chicken easier to handle.
- Make the patties slightly larger than the buns because they will shrink as they cook.
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure the patties reach 165°F.
- Store cooked patties separately from the buns and toppings for the best texture. Patties can be stored for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 953mgPotassium: 731mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 538IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 6mg
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