• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Bottom Left of the Mitten
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • ‘Celebrate with 8’
    • Celebrate with 8
    • Gift Guides
  • Contact
    • Disclosure Policy
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Snapchat
    • Twitter

Deli Chicken Sandwich {with Dill Pickles}

January 9, 2022 by [email protected] 10 Comments

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

This deli chicken sandwich with dill pickles has delicious toasted bread on the outside and a layer of chicken and melted white cheddar cheese on the inside. Sprinkled with garlic powder and dill for even more flavor.

hot deli chicken sandwich shot from the side with thousand island dressing on the side.

I have become a HUGE fan of making sandwiches in the air fryer. When toasted in the air fryer, sandwiches like roasted red pepper turkey, veggie, and ham and cheese come out like a combination between grilled cheese and a panini. Is it possible to have two of the best sandwich combinations all in one? Yes, it is possible with the air fryer and this chicken sandwich with deli meat proves it.

Jump to:
  • What beer pairs well with a chicken deli meat sandwich?
  • What movie should you watch while eating crispy air fryer sandwiches with melted cheese and dill pickles?
  • Ingredients
  • How to layer a deli sandwich in the air fryer step-by-step
  • Tips & Variations
  • FAQ’s
  • Storage
  • More air fryer recipes
  • Deli Chicken Sandwich {with Dill Pickles}
side shot of chicken sandwich with a craft beer pairing.

What beer pairs well with a chicken deli meat sandwich?

The beer: Honey Kolsch from Rogue

This beer is slightly sweet with a light hint of honey. Thinking that sweet from the honey in the beer and the sour from the dill pickles, the sweet and sour aspect would be a winning combination, and it worked perfectly.

hand dipping chicken sandwich melt dipped into dressing.

What movie should you watch while eating crispy air fryer sandwiches with melted cheese and dill pickles?

One of my favorite shows is Resident Alien starting Season 2 at the end of the month, I thought I should probably watch a movie, other than Dodgeball, that features the main actor Alan Tudyk. So we watched Playing God. It was a really fun and heartwarming movie. Highly recommend.

Ingredients

What goes on a hot deli chicken sandwich?

  • Ciabbata bread spread with butter. Pick up your favorite bread from your grocery store bakery for the best sandwich experience.
  • Sliced chicken from the deli. Lunch meat from your grocery store deli section is already pre-seasoned and sliced to your liking and perfect in sandwiches and other quick recipes.
  • Shredded white cheddar cheese. Gives it a superb melt.
  • Sliced dill pickles. Hamburger dills pack big flavor!
  • Garlic powder and dill. Adds even more flavor to this already flavorful easy sandwich.
  • Thousand Island dressing for dipping – try this homemade recipe from The Spruce Eats.

How to layer a deli sandwich in the air fryer step-by-step

Spread half of the butter on a slice of bread. Place face down in the air fryer basket.

Sprinkle with shredded white cheddar cheese.

collage of four images for how to make deli chicken sandwich in air fryer with descriptive text overlay.

Layer the sliced dill pickle over the cheese.

Add the slices of chicken breast deli meat.

Then, add the rest of the cheese and pickles.

side shot of chicken lunch meat pickle sandwich in air fryer basket.

Spread butter onto the top piece of bread then add to the top of the sandwich.

Shake garlic powder and dill over the butter.

overhead shot of air fryer chicken melt. with descriptive text overlay.

Set the air fryer to 350 degrees for 5 minutes.

Using a spatula, flip the sandwich over and sprinkle the other side with the garlic powder and dill.

Set the timer for 2-3 more minutes.

Remove the sandwich with the spatula and cut it in half. Serve with a side of Thousand Island dressing for dipping.

Tips & Variations

  • Swap out original chicken lunch meat for buffalo chicken, rotisserie, BBQ, or lemon pepper flavor.
  • Use room temperature unsalted butter for spreading on the bread. If the butter is too cold it will rip the bread. It also melts much better when room temperature.
  • No only are air fryers for cooking fresh sandwiches, they are also a great way to reheat sandwiches too! Add the sandwich to the air fryer and cook at 375 degrees for 3 minutes per side.

FAQ’s

How long should you toast a sandwich in the air fryer?

I like to cook the first side of the sandwich for 5 minutes, flip then just cook for another 2-3 minutes on the second side. It leaves cheese melted on the inside and the bread super crispy.

Can you make this sandwich if you don’t have an air fryer?

Of course! Use a medium to large saute pan on the stove over medium heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes on one side then check to see if the bread is toasted. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Storage

This is a single serving sandwich and meant to be made to order. Store each element of this recipe seperate. Lunchmeat in container or ziploc, bread in bread bag and place on the counter or refrigerator, pickles in the pickle jar.

More air fryer recipes

  • Air Fryer Spicy Potato Wedges
  • Air Fryer Egg Rolls
  • Air Fryer Green Beans with Bacon
  • Pumpkin Spice Air Fryer Donuts

And here you are…..

collage of deli chicken sandwich shot from the side with descriptive text overlay.

From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!

hand dipping chicken sandwich melt dipped into dressing.

Deli Chicken Sandwich {with Dill Pickles}

This deli chicken sandwich has sliced chicken, cheese, dill pickles, and toasted bread crisp and melty from being cooked in the air fryer.
5 from 7 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer chicken sandwich, deli chicken sandwich
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 1 serving

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces ciabatta bread
  • 2 teaspoons butter room temperature
  • 3 ounces sliced chicken breast deli meat
  • 1/2 cup white cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup sliced dill pickles
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill

Instructions

  • Spread half of the butter on one side of the bread and place butter side down in the air fryer.
    2 teaspoons butter, 2 pieces ciabatta bread
  • Sprinkle the bread with half of the cheese.
    1/2 cup white cheddar cheese
  • Add half of the sliced pickles.
    1/4 cup sliced dill pickles
  • Place the deli meat on top of the pickles.
    3 ounces sliced chicken breast deli meat
  • Then add the other half of the cheese and the sliced pickles.
    1/2 cup white cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup sliced dill pickles
  • Spread the rest of the butter on one side of the bread and place it butter side up on top of the sandwich.
    2 teaspoons butter
  • Sprinkle the top with some garlic powder and dill.
    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dill
  • Set the air fryer to 350 degrees for 5 minutes.
  • Use a spatula to flip the sandwich over, then sprinkle the bread with the garlic powder and dill.
    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dill
  • Cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the air fryer with the spatula and cut in half.
  • Serve with Thousand Island dressing for dipping. Enjoy!

Video

Notes

Tips for making this recipe:

  • If you do not have an air fryer, you can make this just as easily in a medium to large sauté pan on the stove. Cook for the same amount of time over medium heat.
  • Make sure the butter is at room temperature to get a good spread without ripping the bread.
  • To store: add the cooked sandwich to a covered container and eat within 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or on the stovetop in a pan.
Tried this recipe?Mention @mittenmommy or tag #mittenmovienight!

*Affiliate links are included in this post. Please read my Discloser Policy.

Last Updated on March 28, 2023 by [email protected]

Filed Under: Air Fryer Recipes, Featured Posts, Mitten Meals, Wheat Ale Recipe Pairings Tagged With: Kolsch

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jessica Formicola

    January 13, 2022 at 9:59 pm

    5 stars
    Now this is my kind of sandwich! I can’t wait to make one for lunch tomorrow!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      January 14, 2022 at 7:50 am

      Thank you, Jessica! I hope you enjoy it.

      Reply
  2. Vanessa

    January 13, 2022 at 11:42 pm

    5 stars
    This sure is one satisfying sandwich! My boys really enjoyed it and so did I. Will definitely be making again.

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      January 14, 2022 at 7:51 am

      Wonderful! I know my kiddos loved it too.

      Reply
  3. Shashi

    January 13, 2022 at 11:56 pm

    I love the addition of pickles to this easy chicken salad. So much flavor with that simple addition.

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      January 14, 2022 at 7:51 am

      I agree, pickles add tons of flavor to lots of dishes. Thank you, Shashi!

      Reply
  4. Luci Petlack

    January 14, 2022 at 12:06 am

    5 stars
    I don’t have an air fryer, but this was delicious the old-fashioned panini way. the white cheddar and dill pickles were SO GOOD together!!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      January 14, 2022 at 7:52 am

      I love the panini press as well. I’m happy you liked it, Luci!

      Reply
  5. Tavo

    January 14, 2022 at 12:19 am

    5 stars
    I loved everything on this sandwich!
    Just fixed myself one and it was delicious!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      January 14, 2022 at 7:52 am

      So happy you enjoyed it Tavo, thank you!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Handhelds

  • BLT Sandwich with Pepper Jelly
  • Smoked Sausage Sandwiches
  • Buffalo Sloppy Joes {with Blue Cheese}
  • Fried Chicken Thigh Sandwiches {with Coleslaw}

Pizza Night Perfection

  • Thick Crust Sausage Pizza
  • Pickle and Pancetta Pizza
  • White Sauce Sausage Pizza {with Pesto}
  • Hawaiian Pizza

Footer

Let’s Connect

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Snapchat
  • Twitter

Visit the Disclosure Page for more site information.

My Favorites

Copyright © 2023 Bottom Left of the Mitten on the Foodie Pro Theme