Make the crispiest chicken sandwich right in your air fryer! Our Air Fryer Chicken Sandwich is ultra-crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and completely customizable. It's ready in under 30 minutes for an easy and delicious air fryer dinner!
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Chicken Sandwich Air Fryer Recipe
One of our favorite to-go chicken sandwiches has to be Popeye's Famous Chicken Sandwich. It's irresistibly crispy, and that pickle brine flavor? What could be better!
Well, we have the answer to that seemingly impossible question right here: our chicken sandwich air fryer recipe. It's as crispy and juicy as your favorite Popeye's and Chick-fil-A sandwiches, but simple to make in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Golden-brown, crispy chicken, sandwiched between two buttery, toasted brioche buns and topped with sweet pickle slices and creamy mayo; this is one crispy chicken sandwich you're going to want to make over and over again!
Why You Should Air Fry Chicken Sandwiches
Making a chicken sandwich in the air fryer is a quick and convenient meal option that allows you to enjoy restaurant-quality chicken sandwiches at home, without any of the fuss or hassle you might get from a conventionally fried chicken sandwich.
The air fryer cooks the chicken to perfection in just 20 minutes, making it a great choice for those hectic weeknights when it's a struggle to find the time or energy to start dinner.
With minimal effort but maximum taste, this chicken sandwich recipe ensures that even on the busiest days, you can indulge in a satisfying and delicious air fryer dinner!
Ingredients
- ALDI Red Bag Chicken Filets: With no added hormones or steroids, ALDI RBC breaded frozen chicken breasts are the perfect choice for this air fryer chicken sandwich. They are fully cooked and easy to prepare, with rich, crave-able pickle-brined flavor and a tender texture. Alternatively, use your favorite fully cooked and breaded frozen chicken breast filet brand if you aren't able to find ALDI Red Bag Chicken. If you want to use patties, see our Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Patties recipe. Even better, use our homemade Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breast recipe.
- Cooking Oil Spray: Spraying the chicken with oil is optional, but it will add to the crispiness of the chicken. Important note: Use an oil sprayer filled with your preferred oil. Avoid using a pressurized cooking spray with additives, as it might damage the air fryer surface. Our comprehensive guide to Air Frying Oils has more information on this topic.
- Pickle Slices: We prefer sweet pickle slices or bread and butter pickle chips on this sandwich, as they are sweet and tangy which complements the chicken's richness. But, if you prefer, you can also use dill pickles.
- Mayonnaise: Homemade or store bought, mayonnaise is a creamy, rich condiment that balances the chicken's crunch. For a spicy chicken sandwich, mix a little sriracha or a pinch of cayenne pepper into the mayo. You can also switch things up by using our Big Mac Sauce!
- Brioche Buns: Luxuriously soft buns with a slightly sweet, buttery flavor take this air fryer chicken sandwich to the next level!
- Optional Toppings: Try traditional salad toppings such as lettuce and tomato as they make a great addition to this chicken sandwich! You might like honey or dijon mustard too! Customize this chicken sandwich to your liking.
Note: ALDI Red Bag Chicken Filets are chicken breasts that come coated in seasoned bread crumbs already. This means you will not need any additional salt, black pepper, or other seasonings. Additionally, these filets are fully cooked, meaning you will not need to worry about under-cooked chicken.
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Instructions
Step 1 - Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for about 3-5 minutes. Once preheated, arrange ALDI Red Bag Chicken Filets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer to guarantee the chicken cutlets cook evenly.
Step 2 - Air fry for 18-20 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, use tongs to flip the chicken over to ensure even crispiness.
Step 3 - Once the chicken filets are crispy and heated through, carefully remove them from the air fryer basket using tongs.
Step 4 - Place brioche buns in the air fryer. Air fry until toasted and golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Step 5 - Spread mayonnaise on both sides of brioche buns. Top each bottom bun with one ALDI red bag crispy chicken filet and 3-4 pickle slices. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Cook from frozen – Do not thaw first.
- Don’t crowd the air fryer basket. Arrange the chicken in a single layer with some space between them to allow proper air circulation.
- For extra crispy chicken, lightly spray the chicken with cooking oil before air frying. Important note: Use an oil sprayer filled with your preferred oil. Avoid using a pressurized cooking spray with additives as it might damage the air fryer surface. Learn more: Our Favorite Oils to use for Air Frying
- Turn the chicken halfway through the cooking time to ensure both sides become crispy and golden brown.
- Use an air fryer parchment paper liner when air frying chicken for easier clean-up. Be aware the chicken will be less crispy when using a parchment paper liner.
- If you prefer a spicy chicken sandwich, mix ¼ cup mayonnaise with 1 teaspoon or more of sriracha hot sauce and stir to combine. Use this in place of plain mayonnaise.
- Recipe time and temperature is based on a preheated air fryer.
- Air fryer brands vary, so you may have to adjust the cook time to your specific air fryer model.
Storage Instructions
If you happen to have any leftovers (though it's doubtful), here's how to store them:
- Allow the chicken sandwiches to cool completely for no more than 2 hours at room temperature.
- Place the leftovers in an airtight container.
- Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for about 5 minutes to maintain the crispy texture.
FAQ
Absolutely! Choose your favorite type of bun or bread to suit your taste.
Certainly! You can use a different brand of frozen and fully cooked breaded chicken filets in your Air Fryer Chicken Sandwich. The cooking method should remain the same, but keep in mind that different brands may have variations in the size and thickness of their chicken filets. Therefore, you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly to ensure the chicken is cooked through and becomes crispy.
Turning the chicken once during cooking is sufficient to achieve even crispiness on both sides.
You can make your own breaded skinless chicken breasts using a mixture of egg, flour, bread crumbs, and seasonings such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, but if you use raw chicken, it will take longer to cook and require the use of a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. We recommend following our recipe for Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breast. For a chicken sandwich without breading try our Air Fryer Thin Chicken Breasts recipe.
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Air Fryer Chicken Sandwich
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 ALDI Red Bag Chicken Filets Kirkwood Frozen Chicken Breast Filets
- Cooking Oil Spray
- 12-16 Pickle slices
- Mayonnaise
- 4 Brioche buns
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Arrange up to 4 pieces of ALDI Red Bag Chicken filets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking. Spray chicken with oil for crispier chicken. NOTE: Do not use a cooking spray with additives as it can damage your air fryer's non-stick coating.4 ALDI Red Bag Chicken Filets, Cooking Oil Spray
- Air Fry the chicken for 18-20 minutes, turning the chicken filets halfway through air frying to ensure even crispiness.
- Once the chicken is crispy and heated through, carefully remove from the air fryer basket and serve.
- Place buns in air fryer and air fry at 400°F for 2 minutes or until golden brown.4 Brioche buns
- Spread mayonnaise on both sides of brioche buns. Top each bottom bun with one ALDI red bag crispy chicken filet and 3-4 pickle slices. Enjoy!12-16 Pickle slices, Mayonnaise
Notes
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- Cook from frozen – Do not thaw first.
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- Don’t crowd the air fryer basket. Arrange the chicken in a single layer with some space between them to allow proper air circulation.
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- For extra crispy chicken, lightly spray the chicken with cooking oil before air frying. Important note: Use an oil sprayer filled with your preferred oil. Avoid using a pressurized cooking spray with additives as it might damage the air fryer surface.
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- Turn the chicken halfway through the cooking time to ensure both sides become crispy and golden brown.
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- Use an air fryer parchment paper liner when air frying chicken for easier clean-up.
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- If you prefer a spicy chicken sandwich, mix ¼ cup mayonnaise with 1 teaspoon or more of sriracha hot sauce and stir to combine. Use this in place of plain mayonnaise.
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- Recipe time and temperature is based on a preheated air fryer.
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- Air fryer brands vary, so you may have to adjust the cook time to your specific air fryer model.
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