You’ll Need
600g chicken breast, minced or very finely chopped
1 egg, 50g breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp olive oil
Firecracker Seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sea salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp chilli flakes
Firecracker BBQ Glaze
2 tbsp BBQ sauce, 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
1 tbsp sriracha, 1 tsp honey
To Serve
4 brioche burger buns
4 cheese slices
Lettuce leaves
1 small red onion, sliced
Optional But Dangerous
Pickles
Jalapeños
Chipotle mayo
Loaded fries
Method
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C.
In a large bowl, combine the minced chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and chilli flakes.
Mix thoroughly until fully combined.
Divide into four equal portions and shape into burger patties.
Lightly brush with olive oil.
Place into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Air fry for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway through.
While the burgers cook, combine the BBQ sauce, sweet chilli sauce, sriracha, and honey.
During the final 3 minutes, brush the burgers generously with the glaze.
Add a cheese slice to each burger and cook for the final minute until melted.
Warm the brioche buns.
Build the burgers with lettuce, onion, and the glazed chicken patties.
Add pickles, jalapeños, or chipotle mayo if using.
Serve immediately while still hot and sticky.