Air Fryer Chicken Sandwich (Chick-fil-A Copycat)

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Sandwich (Chick-fil-A Copycat)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 32 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (Mine were 6-8oz each.); 1 cup pickle juice; 1/2 cup buttermilk (See notes below for how to substitute buttermilk.); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon salt (Adjust to taste.); 1/4 teaspoon pepper (Adjust to taste.); 1 tablespoon powdered sweetener; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional for the spicy chicken sandwich); 1 egg (beaten); cooking oil (I used peanut oil); 2 buns (I use brioche.); 4 slices dill pickle chips; 2 slices leaf lettuce (Optional for deluxe sandwich.); 4 slices fresh tomatoes (Optional for deluxe sandwich.); 1/4 cup mayo; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons BBQ Sauce (hickory smoked); 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon yellow mustard; 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (See substitution in the notes below.)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:22min

I've been sharing air fryer recipes for 10 years and this air fryer chicken sandwich is proof that dinner can be fast, flavorful, and better than anything you’d grab from the drive-thru. It’s seasoned all the way through—from the marinade to the crispy breading. I use a blend of spices that gives the chicken real flavor, not just a salty crust. Every bite is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. I break everything down step-by-step, so even if you’ve never made a chicken sandwich before, you’re not going to mess this up.

Updated at: Wed, 18 Jun 2025 01:52:12 GMT