Air Fryer Chick-fil-A Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Description
This Copycat Air Fryer Chick-fil-A Crispy Chicken Sandwich recipe is fantastic! Are you in the mood for a Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich but can't get to one?
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast,
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, secret ingredient
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground garlic powder
Toppings:
Hamburger buns or brioche bun, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and pickles for serving
Instructions
- Start by trimming the fat off the chicken sandwiches and then slice the breasts in half.
- In a large bowl, mix the buttermilk and pickle juice.
- Place the chicken in the buttermilk/pickle mixture. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours.
- After marinating the chicken, in another bowl, mix the egg and milk.
- In another bowl, add the flour, powdered sugar, and spices.
- Dip your chicken into the egg/milk and then into the flour mixture.
- As you coat your chicken, place them into the air fryer basket. Spray generously with either olive oil or peanut oil. You can also use a parchment liner or reusable silicone liner.
- Set the temperature to 350 degrees F for 5 minutes. Then increase the temperature to 400 degrees for another 4 to 8 minutes. Check the internal temperature of the chicken, which should be 165 degrees F, with a meat thermometer.
- Add the cooked chicken to a brioche or hamburger roll, and add your toppings.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
Why does Chick-fil-A Recipe Call For Powdered Sugar?
Balancing Flavors: Powdered sugar helps balance the flavors in the chicken breading. While the coating is savory due to the seasonings and spices used, the addition of powdered sugar provides a subtle sweetness that contrasts and complements the savory elements.
Signature Flavor: The use of powdered sugar is part of Chick-fil-A's signature flavor profile. It's one of the distinctive elements that sets their chicken sandwich apart from others, creating a unique and memorable taste experience.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 569kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 39gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 3254mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 468IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 245mgIron: 4mg