Air Fried, Spicy, Crispy Chicken Sandwich
This extra crispy chicken sandwich packs loads of flavor in its extra crispy coating with just a hint of heat that makes your tastebuds sing!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tbsp hot sauce, adjust to your liking
- 2 cups corn flakes, crushed
- non-stick cooking spray
- 4 brioche hamburger buns, toasted
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- tomatoes, sliced
- lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Rinse chicken breasts under cold running water, pat them dry with paper towels.
- Cut each chicken breast in half.
- Place chicken pieces between a sheet of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound each piece to a ½ inch thickness.
- Season each piece of chicken liberally on both sides with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station.
- Place flour in the first bowl.
- Combine beaten eggs and hot sauce in the second bowl.
- Place crushed corn flakes in the third bowl.
- Dredge seasoned chicken breast in the flour, shaking off excess flour.
- Dip chicken in the second bowl and coat with the egg mixture. Allow excess egg to drip off.
- Finally coat chicken in the crushed corn flakes, using your hands to press the cereal onto the surface of the chicken.
- Spray air fryer rack or basket with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place chicken on prepared air fryer rack or basket leaving room between each piece to allow for air to circulate as it cooks.
- Spray each piece of chicken with a light coat of cooking spray.
- Air fry at 375 ℉ for 10 minutes.
- Flip chicken pieces over and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until a rich golden brown and crispy. Use a meat thermometer to make sure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 ℉.
- Spread mayonnaise onto each toasted brioche bun.
- Top with a piece of chicken, a slice of cheese, sliced tomatoes and lettuce leaves.
- Serve with napkins. ENJOY!