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Air Fryer BBQ Honey Chicken Sandwich | Crispy, Sweet & Smoky Recipe

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Servings: 1 sandwich
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 skinless, boneless chicken thigh
  • Avocado oil spray
Seasoned Flour
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
Egg Wash
  • 1 egg
Cornflake Coating
  • ¾ cup crushed cornflakes
Low-Calorie Honey BBQ Sauce
  • ¾ cup sugar-free ketchup
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp chili powder (optional for heat)
  • Pinch of salt
Honey Avocado Oil Cucumber Salad
  • 3 cups cucumber, thin sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup green onions, sliced
  • 1½ Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1½ Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat air fryer to 385°F for 5 minutes.
  2. Pat chicken completely dry.
  3. Dredge in seasoned flour.
  4. Dip into beaten egg.
  5. Press into crushed cornflakes until fully coated.
  6. Spray both sides generously with avocado oil.
  7. Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  8. Air fry at 385°F for 16 minutes, flipping at 10 minutes.
  9. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  10. Rest 2–3 minutes before saucing or serving.
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients to a small saucepan.
  2. Whisk and bring to a light simmer over medium heat.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer 8–10 minutes until slightly thick.
  4. Cool slightly — sauce will thicken more as it rests.
Instructions
  1. Add cucumbers, carrots, and green onions to a mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk avocado oil, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss well.
  4. Chill 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor. Mayonnaise for the spread Ciabatta bread toasted

Notes

Storage: Refrigerate up to 7 days in an airtight container.