Spicy Chicken Sandwiches
Delicious air fryer spicy chicken sandwiches packed with flavor, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, making them perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk (or plain yogurt) Use buttermilk for tenderness.
Coating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper Adjust to taste.
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Sandwich Assembly
- 4 pieces sandwich buns
- to taste Lettuce leaves
- to taste Tomato slices
- to taste Pickles Optional, if desired.
Instructions
Marinade the Chicken
- Place the chicken in a bowl and pour in the buttermilk. Allow them to soak for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the fridge for enhanced flavor.
Prepare the Coating
- In another bowl, combine the flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Air Fry the Chicken
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Take the marinated chicken breasts out of the buttermilk, allowing the excess to drip off, then coat each breast in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray. Place the coated chicken breasts in the basket in a single layer, making sure they do not touch.
- Cook the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), flipping halfway through.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes.
Prepare the Buns
- Toast the sandwich buns in the air fryer for a couple of minutes until they are golden brown, if desired.
Assemble the Sandwiches
- Place a piece of crispy chicken on the bottom half of each bun, adding lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles, then top with the other half of the bun.
Serve
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious air fryer spicy chicken sandwiches!
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Notes
To avoid overcrowding, cook the chicken in batches if necessary. Let the cooked chicken rest for a few minutes before assembling to retain moisture.