Wendy's Inspired30 min55% less fatWendy's Air-Fried Spicy Chicken Sandwich
A crunchy, fiery chicken breast fillet on a toasted bun with cool lettuce and pickles — same heat, way less oil.
Healthier swap for Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich
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Nutrition facts
Per serving — 2 servings total
- Calories
- 442 kcal
- Protein
- 43g protein
- Carbs
- 42g carbs
- Fat
- 12g fat
- Sugar
- 6g sugar
- Sodium
- 905mg sodium
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- 300g
- 150ml + 2 tbsp
- 50g
- 40g
- 1 tsp each
- 2
- 2 large
- 6 slices
- 30g
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Ingredients
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- 300g
- 150ml + 2 tbsp
- 50g
- 40g
- 1 tsp each
- 2
- 2 large
- 6 slices
- 30g
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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. Press marinated chicken firmly into the crumb mixture to coat both sides evenly.
- 3Air fry at 200°C for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway, until deep golden and internal temp reaches 74°C.
- 4Toast buns lightly, then build with mayo, lettuce, pickles, and the crispy fillet.
Tips
- Butterflying the breast thin ensures even cooking in the same time the crust needs to crisp.
- Add extra hot sauce to the marinade for more heat.
Ingredients
0 of 9 checked off
- 300g
- 150ml + 2 tbsp
- 50g
- 40g
- 1 tsp each
- 2
- 2 large
- 6 slices
- 30g
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. Press marinated chicken firmly into the crumb mixture to coat both sides evenly.
- 3Air fry at 200°C for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway, until deep golden and internal temp reaches 74°C.
- 4Toast buns lightly, then build with mayo, lettuce, pickles, and the crispy fillet.
Tips
- Butterflying the breast thin ensures even cooking in the same time the crust needs to crisp.
- Add extra hot sauce to the marinade for more heat.
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Little Caesars Air-Fried Caesar Wings
Swap for: Little Caesars Caesar Wings (8-count)
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