Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Sandwiches
Crispy, juicy, and full of fiery flavor, these Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Sandwiches are the ultimate homemade comfort food with less oil and maximum crunch.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: 2 large, halved and pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
- Buttermilk: 1 cup
- Hot Sauce: 2 tablespoons
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Cayenne Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Eggs: 2, beaten
- Cooking Spray: As needed
- Burger Buns: 4, soft and fresh
- Pickles: 8 slices
- Lettuce: 4 leaves
- Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup
- Hot Sauce (for sauce): 1 tablespoon
- Honey (optional): 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix buttermilk and hot sauce, add chicken, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a bowl, whisk flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set up with beaten eggs.
- Assemble the Dish: Remove chicken from marinade, dip in flour, then egg, then flour again for double coating. Place on rack.
- Cook to Perfection: Spray both sides with oil, cook in air fryer for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and 165°F inside.
- Finishing Touches: Mix mayo, hot sauce, and honey. Spread on buns, add chicken, lettuce, and pickles.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with fries, slaw, or salad.
Notes
- Note: Pound chicken evenly to ensure even cooking.
- Note: Don’t overcrowd the basket — air circulation is key.
- Note: Marinate overnight for maximum flavor.
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