Air Fryer Chick Fil A Sandwich with Pickles| It is a Keeper

Name: Air Fryer Chick Fil A Sandwich
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 47 min
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 1/4 cup dill pickle juice; 1/4 cup water; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup milk (whole); 1 cup flour; 2 TBSP powdered sugar; 2 TBSP corn starch; 1 TSP paprika; 1 TSP salt; 1/2 TSP black pepper; 1/2 TSP garlic powder; Non-stick cooking spray; 4 Brioche buns; 12 dill pickle slices; Chick Fil A Sauce (optional)

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5 from 8 votes

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 12 minutes

Marinating Time: 30 minutes

Total: 47 minutes

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This Air Fryer Chick Fil A Sandwich is the best dupe for my favorite fast food chicken sandwich. So convenient and quick in the air fryer.

Close up of the side of a chicken sandwich with pickles, waffle fries in the background

This Air Fryer Chick Fil A Sandwich takes their signature dish and does it one better. How? By turning it into an even healthier version and being able to make it at home in just a few minutes.

Chick Fil A sure knows about chicken, here are some facts about them.

Super Tender: This Sandwich is so moist and tender you will be amazed.
Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry.
Family Friendly: Your family will love take out night made at home try pairing it with my Air Fryer In and Out Animal Fries.
Healthy: This version is healthier, fast to fix and has easier clean up.

What You Need to Make Chicken Sandwich

chicken, seasoning,,eggs and flour in separated bowls on a white background for the sandwich.

Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken breasts (raw chicken)
pickle juice
eggs/ egg wash
milk, whole
purpose flour
onion powder
powdered sugar
corn starch
paprika
salt
black pepper
garlic powder
oil
favorite hamburger buns
couple of pickles/ dill pickles
Optional: yellow mustard, bbq sauce, or your favorite sauce to add to this crispy chicken sandwich!

Check out the recipe card below for this air fryer copycat chick-fil a sandwich! The best air fryer chicken sandwich I should add!

Equipment

How to Make Chick Fil A Dupe – Step by Step

Chicken marinating in bag and bows of egg and dry ingredients for sandwich

Chicken: First, place the chicken in a gallon size resealable bag and then pound them until they are 1/2 inch thick. Next, cut the breast into 4 pieces.
Add Juice: Second, place the chicken back in the bag and add in your pickle juice and water. Allow them to marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Egg Wash: Meanwhile, whisk the egg and milk together.
Dry Ingredients: Then in a separate bowl, mix together your dry ingredients: flour, starch, and spices.

Chicken, bowl of egg and dredge mix with raw chicken. Shot of top of airfryer with chicken in it after cooking.

Coat: Then coat the chicken in the egg mixture, then the flour mixture.
Air Fryer: Spray your air fryer basket with cooking oil and then place your chicken in the air fryer basket.
Cook: Then spray the chicken with cooking spray. Cook for 6 minutes at 340 degrees. Flip and cook for another 6 minutes at 400 degrees.
Finish: Finally, place your chicken on your hamburger bun with three slices of dill pickles.

Super close up of chick fila dupe sandwich from the air fryer

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Common Questions About Air Fryer Chick Fil A Sandwich

CAN I MARINATE THE CHICKEN LONGER?

Absolutely, the 30 minutes is the minimum to get the flavor and tenderness.

CAN I FRY THIS IN A PAN?

Yes, fry for about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

CAN THIS RECIPE BE HALVED OR DOUBLED?

Definitely, just adjust the ingredients appropriately.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH RECIPE?

I love to make this Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce Recipe for dipping fries and onion rings in.

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW?

Remember, to preheat your Air Fryer for even cooking. Do not over crowd your fryer.

Top shot of Air Fryer Chick Fil A Sandwich and waffle fries.

Expert Tips for Making Chick Fila Sandwich

This Recipe Can be Doubled: A great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and air fry in small batches.
Add Hot Sauce: A dash of hot sauce ups the flavor.
Toast: Butter and toast the rolls for an even better sandwich.
Buttermilk: Use buttermilk instead of regular milk for a super sandwich.

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5 from 8 votes