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Air Fryer Popeyes Chicken Sandwich (Copycat)

Air Fryer Popeyes Chicken Sandwich (Copycat)

5 from 4 votes
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Popeyes Chicken Sandwich (Copycat) is excellent. This recipe is for you if you want a copycat version of the famous sandwich! It is easy, delicious, and done with the help of the air fryer.

Ingredients 

Chicken:

  • 2 chicken breast, boneless, skinless

Buttermilk Marinade:

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg

Breading Mixture:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Serving:

  • 2 brioche buns
  • 2 teaspoons mayo
  • 6 slices pickle

Instructions

  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Combine the buttermilk, hot sauce (optional), and eggs in a bowl. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Mix the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. This will be the breading for the chicken.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the buttermilk marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere the breading to the chicken.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F, using the preheating butter, or preheat for 5-6 minutes. Carefully place the breaded chicken breasts into the preheated air fryer.
  • Air Fry for about 6-8 minutes per side or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Spread mayonnaise on both sides of the brioche buns. Place a fried chicken breast on the bottom bun. Top with pickle slices and cover with the top bun.
  • Your homemade Popeyes Chicken Sandwich is now ready to be enjoyed. Serve it while the chicken is still warm and crispy.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 895kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 68gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 390mgSodium: 4925mgPotassium: 1534mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2085IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 462mgIron: 5mg