Air Fryer Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients

• 4 boneless chicken breast cutlets
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg
• Cooking oil spray, for lightly coating the breaded chicken
• 4 sandwich buns
• Lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon honey mustard or hot sauce

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the chicken

Place chicken cutlets in buttermilk in a covered container in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to help keep them tender and flavorful.

Step 3: Bread the chicken

Dip each chicken piece into egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.

Step 4: Air fry

Place the chicken in the air fryer basket, spray lightly with oil, and cook at 380°F for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and the center reaches 165°F.

Step 5: Assemble

Mix mayonnaise with honey mustard or hot sauce. Spread on buns, add chicken, lettuce, tomato, and pickles, then serve warm.

How to Store Leftovers

Refrigerate the chicken within 2 hours and use it within 3 to 4 days. Keep buns, pickles, and lettuce separate, then assemble only the portions you plan to eat.

How to Reheat

Warm the chicken separately, then toast or warm the buns if desired. Reassemble Air Fryer Chicken Sandwich with the cold toppings only after the hot components are ready.

What to Serve With It

• Oven fries
• A simple salad

Nutrition Information

Nutrition is an estimate and can vary with brands, portion size, and substitutions.

Frequently Asked Questions