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Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Sandwich – The Ultimate Crispy, Juicy, Flavor-Packed Homemade Favorite

Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Sandwich – The Ultimate Crispy, Juicy, Flavor-Packed Homemade Favorite
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This Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Sandwich features a juicy, crispy chicken patty coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs, topped with creamy spicy mayo, and served on a soft brioche bun. It’s a lighter, homemade alternative to fast food—full of flavor and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Chicken Sandwich

  • 4 hamburger buns (brioche recommended)

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Spicy Mayo

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce

Instructions

  • Prepare the breadcrumbs
    In a shallow bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with olive oil until evenly coated.
    Microwave for 1–2 minutes, stirring once, until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.

  • Make the batter
    In another shallow bowl, whisk together the egg, flour, hot sauce, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

  • Prepare the chicken
    Cover the chicken breasts with plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet until even in thickness.
    Cut each breast in half crosswise to make 4 pieces.

  • Bread the chicken
    Dip each piece of chicken into the batter, then coat thoroughly with the toasted panko breadcrumbs.

  • Air fry
    Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
    Place the chicken in a single layer and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 12–16 minutes, flipping halfway through.
    Lightly spray with cooking spray if the coating looks dry.

  • Make the spicy mayo
    In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and hot sauce until smooth.

  • Assemble the sandwiches
    Spread spicy mayo on the top buns. Add the crispy chicken and your favorite toppings (lettuce, pickles, tomato).
    Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Toasting the panko first helps create extra crunch in the air fryer.

  • Don’t overcrowd the basket—cook in batches if needed.

  • Adjust the heat by adding more or less hot sauce or cayenne pepper.

  • Use a meat thermometer: chicken is done at 165°F (74°C).

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