KFC Inspired30 min55% less fatKFC Air-Fried Zinger Sandwich
A spicy, crunchy chicken breast fillet on a soft bun with cool mayo and crisp lettuce — same kick, way less oil.
Healthier swap for KFC Zinger Burger
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Nutrition facts
Per serving — 2 servings total
- Calories
- 468 kcal
- Protein
- 43g protein
- Carbs
- 44g carbs
- Fat
- 13g fat
- Sugar
- 7g sugar
- Sodium
- 936mg sodium
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- 300g
- 150ml + 2 tbsp
- 50g
- 40g
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
- 2
- 40g
- 30g + 1 tsp
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Ingredients
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- 300g
- 150ml + 2 tbsp
- 50g
- 40g
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
- 2
- 40g
- 30g + 1 tsp
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Steps
- 1Marinate chicken fillets in the buttermilk-hot sauce mix for at least 1 hour.
- 2Mix flour, panko, cayenne, and paprika. Remove chicken from marinade and press firmly into the crumb mixture to coat evenly on both sides.
- 3Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer, mist with oil spray, and cook at 200°C for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway, until deep golden and internal temp reaches 74°C.
- 4Toast buns lightly, then build with spicy mayo, lettuce, and the crispy fillet.
Tips
- Butterflying the breast thin ensures it cooks through in the same time the crust needs to crisp.
- Add pickle slices for extra tang and crunch.
Ingredients
0 of 9 checked off
- 300g
- 150ml + 2 tbsp
- 50g
- 40g
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
- 2
- 40g
- 30g + 1 tsp
Want this combined with your other favorites? Upgrade to Premium
Steps
- 1Marinate chicken fillets in the buttermilk-hot sauce mix for at least 1 hour.
- 2Mix flour, panko, cayenne, and paprika. Remove chicken from marinade and press firmly into the crumb mixture to coat evenly on both sides.
- 3Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer, mist with oil spray, and cook at 200°C for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway, until deep golden and internal temp reaches 74°C.
- 4Toast buns lightly, then build with spicy mayo, lettuce, and the crispy fillet.
Tips
- Butterflying the breast thin ensures it cooks through in the same time the crust needs to crisp.
- Add pickle slices for extra tang and crunch.
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