Make this as spicy as you want. I love the crispiness of this sandwich. Make sure you don't skip the marinade step. It will keep your chicken moist.
AIR FRYER SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH
(makes 4)
Marinade Ingredients:
*4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
*1/3 cup hot sauce
*2/3 cup hot sauce
Ingredients:
*1/2 cup all-purpose flour
*1 cup panko bread crumbs
*1/2 teaspoon onion powder
*1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
*1/2 teaspoon paprika
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
*1 teaspoon corn starch
*1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
*4 hamburger buns
*4 slices pepper-jack cheese
*mayo or bleu cheese dressing
*4 slices tomatoes
*12-16 hamburger dill pickles
*lettuce
Marinade Directions:
~In a large zip-loc bag, add 1/3 cup hot sauce and 2/3 cup buttermilk, seal bag and mix until well incorporated.
~Add in 4 chicken breasts and reseal bag.
~Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
Directions:
~Preheat air-fryer to 375 degrees.
~In a large bowl, add 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup panko bread crumbs,1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), and 1 teaspoon corn starch.
~Stir until well combined.
~Remove chicken breasts from marinade, dripping off any excess marinade.
~Dip into flour mixture making sure all sides are coated well (I like to pat the coating lightly to make sure it's sticking well).
~Place chicken breast onto a large plate or flat surface.
~Spray chicken breasts liberally with cooking spray.
~Place chicken sprayed side down into air-fryer basket.
~Spray the other side of the chicken breasts liberally with cooking spray.
~Cook for 15 minutes, flip and cook for another 10-15 minutes (internal temperature 165 degrees).
~Toast each hamburger bun (optional).
~Add lettuce, tomato, pickles, and chicken to the bottom bun.
~Add a slice of pepper-jack cheese over the chicken.
~Spread top bun with mayo and place over sandwich.
