Spiced Chicken & Potato Patties

 

Savory, tender, and perfect for the air fryer

🍽️ Makes 6–8 patties (2–3 servings)

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🧾 Ingredients:

• ½ lb ground chicken

• 1 small Yukon Gold potato, peeled and grated (about ½ to ¾ cup)

• 2–3 Tbsp grated onion (squeeze out excess moisture if watery)

• 1 clove garlic, grated or minced

• ½ tsp ginger paste (or ¼ tsp ground ginger)

• ½ tsp garam masala

• ½ tsp ground cumin

• ¼ tsp turmeric

• ¼ tsp smoked paprika or cayenne (optional, for heat)

• ½ tsp salt, or to taste

• 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley (optional, but nice)

• 1–2 Tbsp almond flour or breadcrumbs – as needed for texture

• Oil spray for air fryer

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🥄 Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Use clean hands or a fork to mix until evenly incorporated. Add almond flour/breadcrumbs only if the mix feels too loose to shape.

2. Form 6–8 small patties, about 2½ inches wide and ½ inch thick.

3. Optional: Chill patties for 10–15 min in the fridge to help them hold together better.

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🔥 Air Fryer Instructions:

• Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C)

• Lightly spray both sides of patties with oil

• Arrange in a single layer, not touching

• Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until browned and cooked through (165°F internal temp)

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

Pair with:

• Greek yogurt dip (with garam masala + amchoor powder or lemon juice)

• A small side salad or greens wrap

• Chutney or hot sauce if you want more punch

Nutrition info:

(Approx. values using ½ lb ground chicken, 1 small Yukon Gold potato, and small amounts of onion + spices)

Nutrient	Per Patty (⅛ batch)	Per 2 Patties
Calories	~95 kcal	~190 kcal
Protein	~9 g	~18 g
Fat	~5 g	~10 g
Carbs	~4.5 g	~9 g
– Fiber	~0.5 g	~1 g
Net Carbs	~4 g	~8 g
Sodium	~210 mg (varies by salt used)	~420 mg