5 from 120 votes
Crispy and Delicious Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Sandwich
This Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Sandwich features thin, boneless chicken breasts seasoned with adobo, cooked until juicy with a crisp exterior in an air fryer. Served on ciabatta rolls with Swiss cheese, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and arugula, it combines savory, herbaceous, and fresh flavors in a handheld sandwich ideal for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
sandwiches
Calories:
470 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless and skinless, medium, thin
- 2 tsp adobo seasoning
- 4 ciabatta rolls
- ¼ cup pesto
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 4 lices 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.
- 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.
- Start assembling your sandwiches by spreading the pesto on each slice of the ciabatta rolls.
- 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.)
- 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!
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Notes
- Marinate chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper for about 30 minutes to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Check chicken doneness with a meat thermometer to safely reach 165°F internal temperature.
- Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer to ensure even cooking and crispness.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
470kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
592mg
(25%)
Potassium
704mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
666IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
199mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 470kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 592mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 704mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 666IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 199mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.