Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb or 450 g)
- 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best flavor.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Dredge the marinated chicken breasts in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F or 75°C).
- Assemble the sandwiches with lettuce, tomato, and pickles on buns. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: air fryer, spicy chicken sandwich, crispy chicken