Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Delicious and crispy air fryer spicy chicken sandwiches made with tender marinated chicken breasts and a blend of flavorful spices, perfect for a weeknight meal or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
For the Coating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust based on desired spice level
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 spray Cooking spray For air fryer
For Assembly
- 4 pieces hamburger buns
- 1 handful Lettuce leaves
- 1 medium Tomato slices
- 1 handful Pickles
- to taste Your favorite spicy or creamy sauce
Instructions
Marination
- In a bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours.
Preheat Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare Coating
- In another bowl, mix all-purpose flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Coat Chicken
- Remove chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge in the seasoned flour mixture.
Cook Chicken
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place chicken pieces in a single layer, leaving space for even cooking.
- Spray tops of coated chicken breasts with cooking spray.
- Cook in the air fryer for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Assemble Sandwiches
- While chicken cooks, toast the hamburger buns.
- Assemble sandwiches by placing chicken on each bun and topping with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and your choice of sauce.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
For extra crispiness, consider double-dipping the chicken. Adjust cayenne pepper to customize spice level. Keep cooked chicken warm in a low oven while cooking multiple batches.