Hot Honey Crispy Chicken Sandwich

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If you're craving a crispy chicken sandwich but want something that fits your goals, this Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich is a solid option. It’s made with simple ingredients and uses a cornflake coating for that crisp texture—no deep frying needed. The homemade hot honey sauce adds a sweet-spicy kick that pairs perfectly with the seasoned chicken and pickles. With just 417 calories and 48g of protein, it’s a great choice for lunch, dinner, or even a post-workout meal.

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Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

• Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

• Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich Ingredients

• Step-By-Step Instructions

• Macro Breakdown

Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

With this recipe, you can still enjoy a crispy chicken sandwich—just without the guilt. Using crushed cornflakes gives you that crunchy texture without needing to fry the chicken in oil. Since it’s air-fried, it cuts down on calories and fat compared to most fast food versions. Small swaps like using a 60-calorie low-carb bun instead of a 120–150 calorie one make a big difference. The best part is you can change up the flavor by pairing it with different sauces—this time, I went with a hot honey sauce. The chicken came out super juicy, the crust was perfectly seasoned, and the sweet-spicy kick with the pickles tied it all together.

Ingredients

Main:

• 600g chicken breast (sliced into 4 fillets)

• 120g crushed cornflakes + seasoned salt

• 2 eggs + optional hot sauce

• 4 low-calorie keto buns

• Pickles

• Healthier Ranch

Marinade:

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp olive oil

Hot Honey Sauce:

• Simmer hot sauce + honey on low heat until it thickens

Why You’ll Love It

• 48g Protein Per Sandwich

• Crispy Without Deep Frying: Air fryer or oven both work

• Sweet & Spicy: Hot honey adds the perfect kick

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, coat chicken with all the marinade ingredients and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.

2. Prep Your Breading Station
Set up two plates:

• Plate 1: crushed cornflakes + seasoned salt

• Plate 2: beaten eggs with optional hot sauce

3. Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken fillet into the egg mixture, then coat fully in the crushed cornflakes.

4. Air Fry or Bake
Air fry at 375°F for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway.
Or bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.

5. Make the Hot Honey
While the chicken cooks, heat hot sauce and honey in a small pan on low until slightly thickened.

6. Assemble Your Sandwich
Brush hot honey over the crispy chicken. Then build it:
Bottom bun → ranch → pickles → chicken → more ranch → top bun

Macro Breakdown (Per Sandwich)

• Calories: 417 kcal

• Protein: 48g

• Carbs: 49g

• Fat: 10.5g

Yield: 4

Author: Brandon Hu

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Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

If you're craving a crispy chicken sandwich but want something that fits your goals, the Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich is a solid option. It’s made with simple ingredients, skips the deep fryer, and still delivers on crunch thanks to the cornflake coating. The homemade hot honey sauce adds a sweet-spicy kick that pairs perfectly with the seasoned chicken and pickles. With just 417 calories and 48g of protein, it’s a great choice for lunch, dinner, or even a post-workout meal.

Ingredients

Main

• 600g chicken breast (sliced into 4 fillets)
• 120g crushed cornflakes + seasoned salt
• 2 eggs + optional hot sauce
• 4 low-calorie keto buns
• Pickles
• Healthier Ranch

Marinade

• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp olive oil

Hot Honey Sauce:

• Honey
• Hot Sauce

Instructions

1. In a bowl, coat chicken with all the marinade ingredients and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
2. Set up two plates:
3. Plate 1: crushed cornflakes + seasoned salt
4. Plate 2: beaten eggs with optional hot sauce
5. Dip each chicken fillet into the egg mixture, then coat fully in the crushed cornflakes.
6. Air fry at 375°F for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway.
7. Or bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
8. While the chicken cooks, heat hot sauce and honey in a small pan on low until slightly thickened.
9. Brush hot honey over the crispy chicken. Then build it:
10. Bottom bun → ranch → pickles → chicken → more ranch → top bun

Recommended Products

Nature’s Own Keto Burger Buns

Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven

Kellogg's Corn Flakes

Nutrition Facts

Calories

417

Fat

10.5 g

Carbs

49 g

Protein

48 g

Hi! I’m Brandon!

Welcome to my food blog! I make recipes that are simple, macro-friendly, and delicious. I believe that a healthy diet doesn’t have to be boring! On my food blog, you’ll discover a huge variety of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack recipes that are nutritious, delicious, and perfect for meal prep! I’m so glad you are here!