Crispy Chicken Sandwich is made with 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, buttermilk, hot sauce, flour; air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes to serve 4. 450 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
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Steps
- 1
Marinate chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).
- 2
Mix flour, cornstarch, and all seasonings. Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off.
- 3
Dredge in seasoned flour, pressing firmly. For extra crunch, dip back in buttermilk and dredge again.
- 4
Spray generously with cooking spray. Air fry at 400°F for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and 165°F internal.
- 5
Toast buns in the air fryer for 1 minute. Build sandwiches with dill pickles, slaw, and sauce.
Tip: The buttermilk marinade tenderizes the meat and helps the breading stick. Double-dredging creates a shaggy, ultra-crunchy coating that rivals deep-fried. Don't skip the dill pickle — it cuts the richness.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 15 minutes vs ~27 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 450 calories per serving.
- ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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