This air-fried cherry cola chicken sandwich will rival anything you'll get from a restaurant with way less guilt. The sandwich is perfectly balanced with a lemon pepper slaw, pickles, and a cherry cola barbecue sauce that's out of this world! This recipe is sure to become a fan favorite!
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Make the sauce: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the ketchup, cherry cola, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, whisking occasionally, until thickened. Remove the pot from the heat.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Make the chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the chicken, yellow mustard, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper together until the chicken is fully coated.
- Add half of the cornstarch and coat one side of each piece of chicken. Add the remaining cornstarch and toss until the chicken is completely coated.
- Transfer the chicken to the air fryer tray and spray both sides with nonstick spray. Set the chicken in the air fryer and cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and the outside is crispy and golden brown.
- Meanwhile, make the slaw: Toss together the cabbage and carrot in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, agave syrup, lemon pepper, and celery seeds. Season with salt to taste. Pour about half of the dressing over the cabbage mixture and gently toss to coat. Slowly add more until the slaw is dressed to your liking. Store any leftover dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Squeeze some of the cherry cola barbecue sauce onto each bottom bun, then top with pickle chips, a piece of fried chicken, more barbecue sauce, slaw, and the top bun.
- Enjoy!
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Nazo Pari
[email protected]This sandwich looks delicious!
Naledi Kgwerana
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Rohan Hasan
[email protected]This sandwich is a must-try for any chicken lover.
Himpie Zoe
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken sandwiches.
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[email protected]This is one of my favorite chicken sandwich recipes.
Prabin Tamang
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making this sandwich again soon.
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[email protected]This sandwich is a great way to get kids to eat chicken.
Adeel Hattar
[email protected]I served this sandwich with a side of coleslaw and potato chips, and it was a perfect meal.
MD Sojib hossen howladar
[email protected]I added a little bit of spice to the cherry cola sauce, and it was delicious!
Mehedi Hasan Shad
[email protected]This sandwich is a great way to use up leftover cherry cola.
Nako Mfukuli
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already have on hand.
Cyberdeom_51_OG
[email protected]This sandwich is a great way to change up your usual chicken sandwich routine. It's perfect for a casual lunch or dinner.
Rashid Ali Brohi
[email protected]I'm a big fan of cherry cola, so I was excited to try this recipe. It did not disappoint! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the cherry cola sauce was delicious.
Norah Aliciah
[email protected]I made this sandwich for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best chicken sandwich they've ever had.
carolyn johnson
[email protected]This sandwich is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Unomalwadle Siphosihle Mbewe
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about the cherry cola sauce, but it really worked! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
Jack Pickles
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
amiami boss
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chicken sandwiches, but this one was amazing! The cherry cola sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Jada Calhoun
[email protected]This cherry cola chicken sandwich was a huge hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.