Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
These Buffalo chicken sandwiches offer a tangy and spicy crispy chicken experience, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless chicken breasts cut into smaller halves
- 4 pieces hamburger buns toasted
- 4 slices cheddar cheese meltable cheese
- 1 cup buffalo sauce for coating
- 1 cup dill pickle chips optional
- 1 cup lettuce washed and dried
- 1 large tomato sliced
Chicken Marinade
- 1 cup buttermilk for tenderness
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce spicy variety
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Breading Mixture
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
- 1 teaspoon baking powder for extra crispiness
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper for added heat
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Submerge chicken in the marinade and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.2 pieces boneless chicken breasts, 4 pieces hamburger buns, 4 slices cheddar cheese, 1 cup buffalo sauce, 1 cup dill pickle chips
- Mix all breading mixture ingredients in a shallow dish. Dip each marinated chicken piece in the mixture to coat fully.1 cup lettuce, 1 large tomato, 1 cup buttermilk, 2 tablespoons hot sauce
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C) or heat a skillet with oil to medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6 minutes on each side or until crispy and golden.
- Once cooked, coat each chicken piece with buffalo sauce and top with cheddar cheese slice until melted.1 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
Assembling the Sandwich
- Assemble the sandwiches by placing lettuce, tomato, and pickle slices on the bottom bun. Add buffalo chicken, then cover with the top bun.0.5 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon paprika
Notes
Add additional sauces or condiments to your sandwich per your preference.