CopyCat Chick-fil-A Sandwich
This CopyCat Chick-fil-A Sandwich is extremely delicious. Get the taste of fast food in the comfort of your home with your air fryer! Our copycat Chick-fil-a sandwich recipe allows you to enjoy a homemade chicken sandwich, even on Sundays, that comes together even on busy weeknights.
CopyCat Chick-fil-A Sandwich
Who doesn’t like going to Chick-fil-A?! The only downfall is if you are feeding a family, it can get pretty pricey. Don’t worry, though; I have an affordable dinner option for you, and you don’t have to leave your house.
Imagine sinking your teeth into a crispy, golden-brown exterior that gives way to succulent, tender chicken, all nestled between two fluffy buns.
This is not just a sandwich; it’s a masterpiece that brings the beloved flavors of Chick-fil-A right to your kitchen, with a healthier twist. The air fryer lets you enjoy the mouthwatering goodness of this iconic sandwich with less oil, without compromising the irresistible taste that has made it a legend.
Chick-fil-A sauce is a MUST in my house. I’ve even made my own CopyCat Chick-fil-A Sauce, which pairs perfectly with this air fryer crispy chicken sandwich.
Looking for more foods that taste like takeout? Check out this Air Fryer Trader Joe’s BBQ Teriyaki Chicken and Air Fryer Orange Chicken.
❤️ Why you’ll love this easy air fryer recipe
- Budget-friendly – This recipe is super affordable. I used Aldi’s Red Bag Chicken for this recipe.
- Delicious Recipe – This recipe is so good! Plus, it’s made in the comfort of your own home.
- Easy Recipe – Since this recipe uses frozen breaded chicken filets, instead of breading your own chicken breasts from scratch, it’s ready much quicker and has fewer steps.
Ingredients
- Aldi’s Red Bag Chicken – These can be found in the frozen section at your local Aldi’s.
- Hamburger Buns
- Pickles
- Chick-fil-A Sauce
✳️ Tips & Tricks
- Just because this recipe uses frozen chicken, the internal temperature must still reach 165°F before serving.
Tools to make this Copycat Chick-fil-A Sandwiches
- Cosori Air Fryer – this is my favorite air fryer. The large air fryer basket makes it so easy to cook your favorite recipes.
- Tongs – tongs are easiest to remove and flip the chicken tenders
- Meat thermometer – You always want to ensure the internal temperature of ANY chicken is 165F.
How to Make Air Fryer Copycat Chick-fil-A Sandwiches
- Place the frozen chicken breast fillets into the Air Fryer Basket.
- Cook the frozen chicken breast fillets at 390F for 16 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
- Once the timer goes off, check the internal temperature of the chicken.
- Transfer the chicken onto the hamburger bun. Place two pickles on the sandwich and serve.
Oven Directions
If you don’t have an air fryer, you can also make this copycat Chick-fil-A sandwich in the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Place the frozen chicken breast fillets onto a cooking sheet.
- Cook the chicken patties for 17-20 minutes.
- Once the timer goes off, remove them from the baking sheet.
- Place the chicken on a hamburger bun and serve.
SUBSTITUTIONS
If you want to make this recipe from scratch instead of using frozen breaded chicken breast fillets, check out this delicious recipe. Follow their recipe and then cook it in the air fryer.
What to serve with Copycat Chick-fil-A Sandwiches
I served this Chick-fil-A sandwich with Waffle Fries to make it as traditional an experience as possible. Of course, I had to make the waffle fries in my air fryer. Serving it with fries gives you the feeling you are eating at Chick-fil-A.
How to store
Store leftovers in an airtight glass container for up to 5 days.
♨️ How to reheat
Remove the lid from the container and microwave on high for 1 to 1.5 minutes or until the chicken is warm. Alternatively, you can transfer to a microwave-safe plate to warm up.
To warm this up in your air fryer, cook it for 2-3 minutes at 400F.
❓FAQs
Why don’t you brine your chicken breasts in pickle juice
Since this copycat recipe is sort of a hack that uses frozen breaded chicken breast fillets, it doesn’t require brining.
Do I need to toast the buns?
If you like to can add a little butter or oil to the hamburger buns and then toast them in the air fryer.
More Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Recipes
Looking for more quick, easy frozen chicken recipes you can make in your air fryer? I’ve got you covered. Check out some of my favorites below.
- Trader Joe’s Chicken Nuggets
- Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken
- Tyson Chicken Fries
- Trader Joe’s Kung Pao Chicken
- Chicken Parm With Chicken Patty
- Tyson Chicken Nuggets
- Tyson Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Copycat Chick-fil-A Sandwich
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 3 frozen chicken breast patties
- 3 hamburger buns
- 6 buttermilk pickles
Instructions
- Place the frozen chicken breast fillets into Air Fryer Basket.
- Cook the frozen chicken breast fillets at 390F for 8 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
- Once the timer goes off, check the internal temperature of the chicken.
- Transfer the chicken onto the hamburger bun. Place two pickles on the sandwich and serve.
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