Crispy Chicken Sandwich - Air Fryer Recipe

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

20 mins
intermediate
400°F

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Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6-8oz each)
  • 1 cup pickle juice
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • cooking oil
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp powdered sweetener
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 brioche buns
  • 4 slices dill pickle chips
  • 2 slices leaf lettuce
  • 4 slices tomato
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp hickory BBQ sauce
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • ½ tsp xanthan gum

Instructions

Marinate: Combine pickle juice and buttermilk in a large bowl or sealable bag. Add chicken breasts and refrigerate for 30 minutes
Prepare: Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and sweetener in a large bowl. Beat egg in separate bowl
Prep Air Fryer: Spray air fryer basket with cooking oil
Bread: Remove chicken from marinade. Dip each piece in beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in seasoned flour mixture
Oil: Lightly spritz breaded chicken with cooking oil
Cook: Air fry at 400°F / 204°C for 15 minutes
Finish: Carefully flip chicken, spritz with oil, and cook for additional 5-7 minutes until crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C
Toast: Optional - toast buns in air fryer at 400°F / 204°C for 3-4 minutes
Make Sauce: Combine mayo, honey, BBQ sauce, and both mustards. For thickening, either mix xanthan gum with 2 tsp sauce or combine 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tsp water
Assemble: Build sandwich with prepared sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles as desired
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