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Air Fryer Chicken Sandwich
Enjoy a crispy, juicy chicken sandwich made effortlessly in the air fryer, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 16 oz chicken breasts (cut in half to create 4 pieces)
- 0.5 cup dill pickle juice
- 0.75 cup whole milk (plus 1/4 cup for egg wash)
- 0.67 cup all purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp powdered sugar
- 1.5 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp baking powder (for an extra crispy coating)
- 1 x-large egg
- to taste cooking spray or oil mister
Buns and toppings
- as needed brioche buns, dill pickles and mayonnaise (for serving)
Instructions
- Whisk pickle juice and 3/4 cup milk; marinate chicken for 30 minutes.
- Mix flour, powdered sugar, garlic, salt, onion powder, paprika, baking powder, and pepper.
- Whisk egg with 1/4 cup milk; dip chicken in egg wash then coat with flour mixture.
- Spray chicken with oil, place in air fryer, and cook at 375°F for 15-17 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve on buns with mayonnaise and pickles.
Notes
Ensure chicken is cooked through and crispy before serving.