Chick-fil-A Inspired30 min51% less fatChick-fil-A Air-Fried Chicken Sandwich
A juicy, pickle-brined chicken breast with a light peppery crust on a buttered bun — same simple classic, less oil.
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Nutrition facts
Per serving — 2 servings total
- Calories
- 403 kcal
- Protein
- 41g protein
- Carbs
- 40g carbs
- Fat
- 10g fat
- Sugar
- 7g sugar
- Sodium
- 777mg sodium
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- 300g
- 150ml
- 50ml
- 50g
- 30g
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
- 10g
- 2
- 8 slices
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Ingredients
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- 300g
- 150ml
- 50ml
- 50g
- 30g
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
- 10g
- 2
- 8 slices
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Steps
- 1Marinate chicken fillets in pickle juice and milk for at least 1 hour, refrigerated.
- 2Mix flour, panko, powdered sugar, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne in a shallow dish.
- 3Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and press firmly into the flour mixture to coat both sides evenly.
- 4Air fry at 200°C for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and internal temp reaches 74°C.
- 5Brush bun tops and bottoms lightly with melted butter and toast in a dry pan for 60 seconds, then build with pickles and the crispy fillet.
Tips
- Pound the chicken to an even thickness so it cooks through without drying out.
- The powdered sugar in the coating is what gives the classic slight sweetness to the crust.
Ingredients
0 of 12 checked off
- 300g
- 150ml
- 50ml
- 50g
- 30g
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
- 10g
- 2
- 8 slices
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Steps
- 1Marinate chicken fillets in pickle juice and milk for at least 1 hour, refrigerated.
- 2Mix flour, panko, powdered sugar, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne in a shallow dish.
- 3Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and press firmly into the flour mixture to coat both sides evenly.
- 4Air fry at 200°C for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and internal temp reaches 74°C.
- 5Brush bun tops and bottoms lightly with melted butter and toast in a dry pan for 60 seconds, then build with pickles and the crispy fillet.
Tips
- Pound the chicken to an even thickness so it cooks through without drying out.
- The powdered sugar in the coating is what gives the classic slight sweetness to the crust.
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Chick-fil-A Air-Fried Chicken Nuggets
Swap for: Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets (8-count)
Bite-size, tender chicken nuggets with a light golden crust — same dunkable classic, way less oil.
Chick-fil-A Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Sandwich
Swap for: Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich
All the peppery, pickle-topped crunch of the original, made with a lean marinated chicken breast and a light buttermilk crust instead of a deep-fry dunk.
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