Best Crispy Chicken Sandwich (Easy Air Fryer Recipe)
This chicken sandwich is crispy, flavorful, and made in the air fryer for an easier, lighter option. It uses simple ingredients and delivers a golden crunch with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Crispy Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups clean, organic cornflakes crushed
- ¼ cup gluten-free flour
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 3 egg whites
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- avocado oil spray
Burger Sauce:
- 2 tbsp tahini paste
- 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ shallot finely diced
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
To serve:
- 4 gluten-free burger buns halved crosswise
- shredded lettuce, sliced red onion, pickles
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into 4 thin cutlets.
- Set up three bowls with cornflakes, seasoned flour, and whisked egg whites with salt.
- Coat each cutlet in flour, then egg whites, then cornflakes, pressing to adhere.
- Spray air fryer rack with oil and place two cutlets inside, then lightly spray tops.
- Air fry at 450°F for 8 to 10 minutes, flip, spray again, and cook 5 to 6 more minutes.
- Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Whisk sauce ingredients together, adding water as needed for consistency.
- Assemble sandwiches with sauce, lettuce, chicken, pickles, and onion on buns.
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Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer to keep the chicken crispy
- Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F
- Toast buns lightly to prevent sogginess
- Add cayenne or hot sauce for a spicy variation
- Let coated chicken rest a few minutes before cooking for better adhesion