Crispy Chicken Sandwich
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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Crispy Chicken Sandwich at 400°F for 15 minutes. 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.
You need: 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch), 1 cup buttermilk, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 4 brioche buns, toasted, Dill pickles, Coleslaw or shredded lettuce, Mayo or spicy sauce. This recipe serves 4 with 450 calories per serving.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich takes 15 minutes total at 400°F. Toast buns in the air fryer for 1 minute. Build sandwiches with dill pickles, slaw, and sauce.
This recipe is rated Medium. It serves 4 and takes just 15 minutes at 400°F.
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