Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Sandwich
A deliciously spicy, crispy chicken sandwich made easy in the air fryer, perfect for a healthier take on comfort food.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 sandwich buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Pickles
- Creamy sauce (e.g., mayonnaise, sriracha, and a pinch of garlic powder)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- Mix together the flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk marinade and dredge it in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and thoroughly cooked, flipping halfway through.
- Toast the sandwich buns in the air fryer for about 2-3 minutes until they are warm and lightly crispy.
- Spread the creamy sauce on the toasted buns, add the crispy chicken, followed by lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, add garlic powder to the flour coating. Marinating overnight enhances flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg