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If you are looking for a quick and easy dinner idea you need to make my healthier Hot Honey Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which is covered in my hot honey sauce that takes this sandwich to the next level.
I love a good fried chicken sandwich but sometimes it’s nice to cook these in the air-fryer; it’s quicker, the clean-up is fast and its a healthier option. But, if you prefer fried, you can definitely do that with this recipe too! The best thing about this recipe is the hot honey sauce which honestly could not be any easier! Grab your favourite hot sauce and some honey, heat it up on the stove in a small saucepan for just a minute or two and pour it over your sandwich just before serving.
A Few Tips:
What toppings should I use?
You can’t go wrong with any of your favourite burger/sandwich toppings on this sandwich. Because the sauce is so flavourful (and a bit messy) I like to keep it fresh and simple with just a good handful off finely shredded romaine lettuce.
I also like to cover the bun with a homemade garlic mayo which is just mayonnaise and 1 or 2 cloves of minced garlic (depending how garlicky you like it).
Can I substitute the ground chicken with another ground meat?
Yes, you can use ground turkey for this recipe as well. I have tried both ways and since the turkey is leaner I find it doesn’t taste as good (personal preference) but if you are someone who doesn’t eat chicken you can definitely make this substitution!
What additional toppings can I add to the sandwich?
-Tomatoes
-Cucumbers
-Pickles
-Red onion
-Cheese (cheddar or havarti)
Can I do these in the oven if I don’t have an air-fryer?
You bet! Set your oven to 400 degrees and bake these for 15-20 minutes, or until your patties reach 165 degrees.
You can also fry these on your stove in vegetable or canola oil.
Lastly, don’t forget to give your buns a quick toast before assembling; it helps to keep the shape of the sandwich.
Check out my other chicken recipes on my site that you might like:
Watch the Hot Honey Crispy Chicken Sandwich below:
Healthier Hot Honey Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients
Chicken Sandwich Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Dredging Station Ingredients:
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 egg , beaten
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tbsp milk
- pinch salt and pepper
Hot Honey Sauce:
- 1/2 cup franks red hot sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
Garlic Mayo:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Toppings:
- 4 brioche burger buns
- shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Begin by setting your air-fryer to 400℉.
- Add all of your chicken sandwich ingredients to a medium sized bowl and mix well.
- Shape your patties into burger-like shapes and set aside.*Will make 4-6 patties, depending on how big you like your patties.*If the chicken is too sticky to form patties, you can add an additional tablespoon of breadcrumbs.
- Prepare 3 bowls: one with the flour, one with the egg and milk and one with the breadcrumbs and pinch of salt and pepper.
- Add your patties to the flour mixture and cover very lightly on both sides.
- Add your patties to the egg mixture and coat on both sides.
- Lastly, add your patties to the breadcrumb mixture and shake off any excess.
- Add your patties into the air fryer and cook for 8-12 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165℉
- While your patties are cooking, heat up your hot honey sauce in a small saucepan. Once heated, take it off the heat, and set aside
- Prepare your garlic mayo and set aside.
- Assemble your chicken sandwich, starting with a toasted brioche bun, garlic mayo, shredded lettuce, the chicken patty and lots of the hot honey sauce.
- Enjoy right away!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Another 5 star winner
Wasn’t sure how this was all going to come together… But this was absolutely delicious! Family loved this one. 5 for 5!
Hi Lisa! Yay!! so happy you loved it!
How many eggs go into the breading process? I see one for the burger mixture, but not the quantity for the breading. Thanks!
Hi Anne, I just add the eggs directly to the meat mixture and don’t dip into any eggs. Hopefully this helps.
Made these for a fun Friday night meal, and they were a hit! All 3 kids wolfed them down, and me and my hubby loved the hot honey sauce for that extra oomph. Love your recipes!
Hi Ashley! Thank you for this review! I am so happy everyone enjoyed them! They are one of my favs for sure too!