Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients

• 2 Chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 0.5 cup Flour (for dredging)
• 1 Egg (beaten, for egg wash)
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 2 tbsp Hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot or Sriracha)
• 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 2 Brioche buns (toasted)
• Pickles (sliced, for topping)
• 0.5 cup Coleslaw (optional topping)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika on both sides.

2. 2

   Prepare a dredging station with three bowls: one with flour, one with the beaten egg, and one with panko breadcrumbs.

3. 3

   Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour, then dip into the egg wash, and finally coat thoroughly with the panko breadcrumbs, pressing down to ensure they stick.

4. 4

   Place the breaded chicken in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with oil to help with browning.

5. 5

   Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

6. 6

   While the chicken is cooking, prepare the hot honey sauce by whisking together the honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.

7. 7

   Once the chicken is done, remove it from the air fryer and immediately brush or drizzle the hot honey sauce over both sides of the hot chicken.

8. 8

   Assemble the sandwiches by placing the hot honey chicken on toasted brioche buns and topping with pickles and coleslaw if desired.

Notes

For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour dredge. Ensure the chicken pieces are of even thickness for uniform cooking.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• chicken sandwich
• air fryer
• hot honey
• spicy
• dinner
• lunch