How to Recreate a Fast-Food Chicken Sandwich in Your Air Fryer

Recreate the crispy, crunchy fried chicken sandwich without heading to the drive-thru.

How to Recreate a Fast-Food Chicken Sandwich in Your Air Fryer

We all love a crispy and crunchy fried chicken sandwich from a fast-food restaurant. Is it possible to recreate it at home and have it taste just as delicious? Follow these five steps!

Brine the Chicken in Buttermilk Overnight

Buttermilk is a slightly acidic version of regular milk. Any acidic marinade -- whether it's Buttermilk, pickle juice, vinegar -- has a lot of salt in it. And as the chicken sits in a brine, the salt dissolves proteins in the meat's muscle structure, loosening it and allowing it to retain more moisture as it cooks. Brined chicken loses 30-40% less moisture than un-brined chicken. So this will keep your fried chicken nice and tender.

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