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Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Sandwich

This air fryer chicken sandwich delivers that perfect crunch you crave without the mess of deep frying. A seriously satisfying homemade meal that rivals any fast-food favorite.
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Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time: 27 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Equipment
  • air fryer
  • meat mallet
Ingredients
  • 2 large Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 tsp Hot Sauce
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 4 Brioche Buns
  • 4 leaves Butter Lettuce
  • 4 slices Tomato
  • 4 Dill Pickle Slices
  • 4 tbsp Mayonnaise
Instructions
  • Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets. Place each cutlet between plastic wrap and pound gently to an even 1/2-inch thickness. In a bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce, then add the chicken cutlets. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
  • In a large shallow dish, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Remove a chicken cutlet from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off. Dredge it in the seasoned flour, pressing firmly so the coating sticks. Dip it back into the buttermilk briefly, then dredge in the flour once more for a thick, shaggy coating. Repeat with all cutlets.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes. Spray the basket generously with cooking spray.
  • Place 2 breaded chicken cutlets in the air fryer basket. Spray the tops generously with cooking spray. Air fry for 6 minutes, then carefully flip, spray the other side, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes more until deeply golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Repeat with the remaining 2 cutlets.
  • Toast the brioche buns lightly in the air fryer for 1 to 2 minutes. Spread mayonnaise on each bun, then layer with lettuce, tomato, the crispy chicken cutlet, and pickle slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 20g
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, buttermilk chicken, crispy chicken sandwich, fried chicken
Cost: $14