Who said you need to drive to Popeyes or Chick-fil-a for a yummy spicy chicken sandwich? We prepared a spectacular hot chicken sandwich recipe that you can recreate at the comfort of your home!
Serves: 4 / Prep Time: 15 min / Cook Time: 20 min
Ingredients
- 1 Package chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp and 4 tsp of salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk or whole milk
- ¼ cups XXX Sauce
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Brioche bread
- Sliced Pickles
- Coleslaw
Directions
- The chicken can be seasoned and chilled one day ahead.
- Toss chicken with black pepper and 2 tbsp. salt in a large bowl. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours.
- Whisk eggs, buttermilk, and KPOP XXX in a large bowl.
- Whisk the flour and the remaining 4 tsp. salt in another large bowl.
- Pat chicken dry. Working with 1 piece at a time, dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip in buttermilk mixture, letting excess drip back into bowl. Dredge again in flour mixture and place on a baking sheet.
- Coat the air fryer pan in oil before air frying.
- Air fry at 350 degrees for 10 min.
- After 10 min, flip the chicken and air fry for another 10 min at 280. When finished the skin should be deep golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer to a clean wire rack set inside a baking sheet. Let cool slightly.
- Place the chicken inside the brioche bread and serve with coleslaw and pickles. (for an extra kick, add more KPOP XXX)
We hope this crispy sandwich brings the heat 🔥 to your taste buds and spices up your day!
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