Crispy chicken burgers (air fryer or pan-fried)

Step 1

Put the flour, egg and panko crumbs in 3 separate bowls.

Step 2

Add all the spices and herbs to the panko crumbs and mix well.

Step 3

Fold out each chicken thigh so it's mostly flat. Grind over plenty of salt and pepper.

Step 4

Press each chicken thigh first in the flour, then in the egg, then in the crumbs. Use one hand to dip in the flour and egg, and the other hand to press into the crumbs.

Step 5

Preheat the air fryer to 390F/200C for 3 minutes. Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket lightly with oil. Put the chicken in the air fryer basket (it's OK if it overlaps slightly) and spray the chicken lightly with oil.

Step 6

Air fry for 8 minutes. Turn the chicken over and spray lightly with oil again. Air fry for another 7 minutes. At this point the chicken might be golden and crispy, or it might need another 5 minutes (it depends on your particular air fryer). In my air fryer I usually cook for another 5 minutes (so 20 minutes in total).

Step 7

Heat up about 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large frying pan. When the oil is quite hot, add the chicken.

Step 8

Let cook for about 5 minutes without moving the chicken. Turn chicken over and turn down the heat to medium. Cook for about another 10 minutes or until golden and crispy on both sides.

Step 9

Lightly toast the burger buns.

Step 10

Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on each burger half (top and bottom).

Step 11

Put one crispy chicken thigh on top of each burger bottom.

Step 12

Top each chicken thigh with a handful of lettuce and a sundried tomato. Put the tops on the buns and serve immediately.