Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
Make the best crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches in the air fryer! Juicy, crispy, and tossed in spicy buffalo sauce—ready in 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 Sandwiches
Calories: 290.56kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 eggs whisked
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 4 brioche or burger buns
- 1 tomato sliced
- green leaf or romaine lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer or oven to 375 degrees F.
- Set up an assembly line: combine flour in a medium-sized bowl with the spices and mix to combine. Whisk eggs in a separate bowl and add breadcrumbs to their own medium-sized bowl.½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt and black pepper to taste, 2 eggs, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Dip a piece of chicken in the flour mixture until it is coated on all sides, then dip the chicken in the egg bowl, again coating on all sides. Finally, dip the piece of chicken in the breadcrumbs and press down until it is fully coated. Transfer to a plate, then repeat the process with the remaining pieces of chicken.1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Add chicken to air fryer basket and spray lightly with cooking oil. Cook for 15 minutes, flip the chicken and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Cooking time will depend on your individual air fryer.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and put in a large bowl. Pour buffalo sauce on top and toss with tongs to coat the chicken.½ cup buffalo sauce
- Heat or toast the buns to your liking. Assemble the sandwiches by adding lettuce, tomato and chicken to the buns.4 brioche or burger buns, 1 tomato, green leaf or romaine lettuce
- Serve with your favorite fries and a salad and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- No air fryer, no problem. The chicken can also be made in the oven. Cook the chicken at 375 degrees F for about 30 minutes. Check to make sure the internal temperature is 165 degrees F before serving.
- Check doneness by temperature, not just time. Air fryers vary, so use a thermometer—chicken should reach 165°F internally.
- Don’t skip the flour! It helps create a crispier coating. Let the floured chicken rest for 5 minutes before cooking for the best texture.
- Spray both the basket and the chicken. Lightly coat the basket to prevent sticking and spray the chicken halfway through cooking for an extra crispy crust.
Freezer: If you want to freeze leftovers, do so without the sauce. Store in a single layer in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months.
Reheating: I recommend reheating in the air fryer or oven at 375 degrees F until heating through, about 10 minutes. You can use the microwave but the chicken won't be crispy.
Watch the step-by-step videoNutrition
Serving: 1Sandwich | Calories: 290.56kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.61g | Protein: 28.59g | Fat: 7.79g | Saturated Fat: 2.07g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 189.57mg | Sodium: 1164.06mg | Potassium: 436.64mg | Fiber: 1.58g | Sugar: 1.9g | Vitamin A: 454.17IU | Vitamin C: 4.37mg | Calcium: 56.84mg | Iron: 2.87mg
