Air-Fryer Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich

Crispy, spicy air-fried chicken breast quarters coated in toasted panko and served on buns with hot mayo sauce, lettuce, and pickles or pickled jalapeños.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat air-fryer to 400°F.

Step 2

Pound chicken breasts under plastic; cut off any fat and cut each breast into 4 equal parts. Pat dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper from about 6 to 8 inches above the chicken to evenly coat.

Step 3

Mix mayonnaise and hot sauce for the sauce; set aside.

Step 4

Add panko and olive oil to a bowl; mix to coat. Microwave for 1 to 3 minutes, stirring halfway through, to lightly toast. Spread into a wide dish to cool (for dredging).

Step 5

In another bowl, whisk egg, flour, hot sauce, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper to combine.

Step 6

Set out a sheet pan or plate. Using one dry hand and one wet hand, dredge chicken pieces in egg/flour mixture; let excess drip off. Dredge in panko, pressing crumbs firmly onto the chicken. Place on sheet pan.

Step 7

Spray air-fryer with oil (Pam or other). Add chicken pieces and cook 12 to 16 minutes, starting with the lower time; flip halfway through. Chicken should be about 160°F. Remove and set aside.

Step 8

Toast buns (two halves at a time) in air-fryer for 1 minute.

Step 9

Assemble sandwiches: spread hot mayonnaise sauce on buns, add chicken, shredded lettuce, and pickles or pickled jalapeños.