Air Fryer Sweet Chilli Chicken Melt

There’s a reason this Air Fryer Sweet Chilli Chicken Melt went viral on Instagram and TikTok. A quick and easy lunch thrown together in no time, the taste of sticky sweet chilli covered chicken with melted cheese is a perfect marriage.

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Airfryer Sweet Chilli Chicken Melt 😮‍💨 (540 calories) Simplicity always wins, this is nothing fancy and barely a recipe but tastes 👌🏻It’s hopefully a quick rustle up that will help you at lunchtime. Ingredients – 1 wrap – 100g cooked chicken minimum per person – 1-2heaped tbsp light mayo – 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce – 25g cheddar – Salt and pepper to taste Method 1. Mix the chicken, mayo, chilli, cheese 2. Add to a wrap 3. Spray the outside with oil and brush 4. Airfry for 7 minutes at 190 (you can heat bottled/supermarket mayo, you cannot heat homemade mayo) Enjoy #wrap #lunch #lunchideas #chicken #sweetchilli #airfryerrecipe #airfryer #easy #chilli #lunch #brunch #video #food #hungry #viral #wrap #quick #foryou #fyp #fypシ #airfried #tiktok

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What Is A Chicken Melt?

A chicken melt is a hot sandwich that typically features cooked chicken, melted cheese, and additional toppings or sauces. In this case, I’ve just sweet chilli chicken and plenty of cheese. Deeeelicious.

What’s The Difference Between a Melt and a Toastie?

While both melts and toasties are delicious hot sandwiches, there are some key differences between the two. A melt typically includes meat, such as chicken, paired with melted cheese. A toastie on the other hand, is typically cheese sandwiched between slices of bread, although it can sometimes incorporate additional ingredients. Another distinction is that melts are often open-faced, allowing for a more generous topping of ingredients, while toasties are generally closed sandwiches. Additionally, toasties are commonly made in a sandwich press or toastie maker, whereas melts can be prepared using various methods, including in an air fryer. These differences highlight the versatility of each type of sandwich, making them both enjoyable in their own right.

So, basically it’s a sandwich?

Yes, but it’s so much more than just a simple sandwich. This Air Fryer Sweet Chilli Chicken Melt takes sandwich to new heights. The air fryer gives the bread a perfect crispy exterior while keeping the inside soft and the cheese perfectly melted. The sweet chilli sauce adds a delightful tang and slight heat that perfectly complements the chicken and cheese 🙂

What other fillings can I use?

While the sweet chilli chicken is a crowd-pleaser, you can experiment with various fillings to create your own air fryer melt masterpieces:

• BBQ Pulled Pork Melt
• Tuna and Sweetcorn Melt
• Vegetarian Sweet Potato and Black Bean Melt
• Buffalo Chicken Melt
• Ham and Pineapple Melt

Tips for making toasties in the air fryer

• Preheat your air fryer for the best results.
• Use a light coating of oil or butter on the outside of the bread for extra crispiness.
• Don’t overstuff your sandwich – this can lead to uneven cooking.
• Flip the sandwich halfway through cooking for even browning.
• Experiment with different types of bread – sourdough, ciabatta, or whole grain can add extra flavour and texture.

By following these tips and using your air fryer, you can create the perfect melt or toastie every time. And for more quick and easy air fryer recipes like this, you can pick up a copy of my latest book Air Fryer 30 Minute Meals or my OG air fryer book The Healthy Air Fryer Book on Amazon today.