Crispy Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Sandwich Recipe Delight Awaits!
A delicious and crispy air fryer spicy chicken sandwich that is easy to make and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 sandwich buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- Pickles
- Your favorite spicy sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece in the flour mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the coated chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Assemble the sandwich by placing the crispy chicken on a bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and spicy sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crunch, double coat the chicken by dipping it back in buttermilk and then in the flour mixture again.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg