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Air-Fried Spicy Chicken Sandwiches

This air-fried spicy chicken sandwich delivers crispy, juicy chicken thighs coated in a bold spicy sauce — without the deep-fryer mess. The chicken cooks up golden and crunchy in the air fryer, then gets tossed in a buttery cayenne-spiked glaze. Piled onto toasted brioche buns with creamy chipotle mayo and tangy pickle slaw, these easy sandwiches go perfectly with the great taste of Gold Peak® iced tea.

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Total Time

40 minutes

40 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

25 minutes

25 min

Air-Fried Spicy Chicken Sandwiches
Total Time

40 minutes

40 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

25 minutes

25 min

Ingredients

for 6 servings

Chicken:

  • 6 (4-ounce) boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

Pickle Slaw:

  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup julienned dill pickles (or 4 pickle spears cut into julienned slices)
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pickle juice
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Spicy Sauce:

  • ¾ cup melted unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper

Additional Ingredients:

  • Homemade or store-bought chipotle mayonnaise
  • 6 brioche buns, split and toasted

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 573
  • Fat 20g
  • Carbs 63g
  • Fiber 6g
  • Sugar 21g
  • Protein 34g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

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Preparation

  1. Make the chicken: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes. Sprinkle the chicken thighs evenly all over with the salt. Place the chicken in the air fryer basket. Cook until the chicken is golden and crispy and a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the meat registers 165°F, about 25 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, make the spicy sauce: Stir together the butter, cayenne, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside until ready to use.
  3. Make the pickle slaw: Toss together the green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, pickles, mayonnaise, sugar, pickle juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  4. Remove the chicken from the air fryer basket, and transfer to a large bowl. Add the sauce, and toss together until the chicken is evenly coated.
  5. Spread the chipotle mayonnaise evenly on the bottom bun halves, and top evenly with the chicken and pickle slaw. Replace the top bun halves. Serve immediately alongside a Gold Peak® iced tea.
  6. Enjoy!

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