Air Fryer McChicken

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High-Protein McChicken! A crispy, juicy, macro-friendly twist on the fast food classic—made with lean ground chicken and a cornflake coating for that perfect crunch. 38g of protein and way more satisfying than the drive-thru.

Watch The Air Fryer McChicken Recipe Video Below!

Air Fryer McChicken

The McChicken brings me back to those nostalgic high school lunch runs—but at 390 calories and only 14g of protein, it’s not exactly macro-friendly. This homemade version keeps all the flavor and nostalgia, just with better numbers: 38g of protein for only 350 calories. Simple swaps like lean ground chicken and low-calorie buns make all the difference while keeping that same crispy, satisfying bite.

Ingredients

Main

• 16 oz lean ground chicken
• 30g crushed corn flakes
• 3 low-calorie buns
• 24g light mayo
• 15g mustard
• Shredded lettuce

Seasonings

• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder

Step-By-Step Instructions

1. Season and Shape
   • Combine ground chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well and form into 3 patties.
2. Air Fry
   • Press each patty into crushed corn flakes to coat. Air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
3. Build the Sandwich
   • Toast your buns if you’d like. Then layer each with a patty, light mayo, and shredded lettuce.

Macro Breakdown

Air Fryer McChicken

High-Protein McChicken! A crispy, juicy, macro-friendly twist on the fast food classic—made with lean ground chicken and a cornflake coating for that perfect crunch. 38g of protein and way more satisfying than the drive-thru.

Servings: 3

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Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients 

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Main

• 16 oz lean ground chicken
• 30 g crushed corn flakes
• 3 low-calorie buns
• 24 g light mayo
• 15 g mustard
• Shredded lettuce

Seasonings

• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder

Instructions

Season and Shape

• Combine ground chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well and form into 3 patties.

Air Fry

• Press each patty into crushed corn flakes to coat. Air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.

Build the Sandwich

• Toast your buns if you’d like. Then layer each with a patty, light mayo, and shredded lettuce.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12.5gProtein: 38gFat: 8.8g

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

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