Crispy and Delicious Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Sandwich

Ciabatta bread with chicken, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and arugula on it.

5 from 40 votes

Crispy and Delicious Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Sandwich

Savor a homemade lunch with this crispy and delicious air fryer pesto chicken sandwich recipe. With only simple ingredients, this chicken pesto sandwich is a breeze to put together.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: air fryer pesto chicken, air fryer pesto chicken sandwich

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 470kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb about 2 medium thin chicken breasts boneless and skinless
2 tsp adobo seasoning
4 ciabatta rolls
¼ cup pesto
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
4 slices Swiss cheese
1 cup arugula
2 tbsp olive oil optional

Instructions

Sprinkle both sides of your flattened chicken breasts with adobo seasoning (or other seasoned salt of your choice) and let it sit for 5 minutes.
1 lb about 2 medium thin chicken breasts, 2 tsp adobo seasoning
Preheat your air fryer to 375° F and pop in your seasoned chicken. Cook for 6 minutes.
Carefully flip the chicken and continue cooking for 2 to 8 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165° F. Ensure both sides are equally cooked.
When both sides are cooked evenly, remove the chicken from the air fryer basket and transfer it to a cutting board. Let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice the chicken breasts into strips. Each piece should be about 2 inches in length and width. Set aside.
Wipe out the air fryer basket.
Slice the ciabatta rolls in half.
4 ciabatta rolls
Start assembling your sandwiches by spreading the pesto on each slice of the ciabatta rolls.
¼ cup pesto
Top your sandwich with Swiss cheese, chicken strips, sun-dried tomatoes, and arugula. Add a pinch of salt on top and close with the other half.
(As an optional step, lightly brush the tops and bottoms of the bread with olive oil to seal in the moisture within the bread. This also helps achieve the perfect golden brown and crunchiness.)
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, 4 slices Swiss cheese, 1 cup arugula, 2 tbsp olive oil
Turn the air fryer setting to 350° F. Place the sandwiches in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes. Flip the sandwich and keep for an additional 3-5 minutes to ensure both sides are evenly cooked to your desired level of crispiness.
(Alternatively, cook sandwiches over medium heat on a skillet until the first side is toasted and flip. The sandwiches are done when both sides are golden and the cheese is melted.)
Enjoy your crispy air fryer pesto chicken sandwich!

Notes

Marinade Magic: Infuse your chicken with flavor by marinating it in a simple blend of olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper for around 30 minutes. This easy step ensures the meat juicy and is nicely seasoned on the inside.

Temperature Check: Ensuring the perfect doneness by checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer is crucial especially when it comes to air fryer chicken recipes. This helps prevent the chicken from undercooking or overcooking.

Optimal Air Fryer Basket Placement: Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket. Utilize the space efficiently by arranging the chicken in a single layer to let that hot air circulate to ensure your air fryer chicken pesto cooks evenly.

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