Air Fryer Chicken Gravy Dunker Sub
Easy Rotisserie Chicken Meal with Gravy Dip
If you love an easy weeknight dinner, this Air Fryer Chicken Gravy Dunker is going to be your new obsession. It feels a bit indulgent but is still totally doable. It begins with a simple bakery roll. The roll is folded open and layered with slow cooker caramelised onions. Add shredded rotisserie chicken and plenty of grated cheese on top. The air fryer crisps everything up in minutes. It gives you golden edges and melty cheese. It provides the perfect base for dipping into hot, savoury chicken gravy.
This recipe is one of those cozy, comforting meals. It comes together with supermarket shortcuts. It still tastes fully homemade, very Farmer’s Wife Homestead style.
Video on the YouTube Channel:
Air Fryer Chicken Gravy Dunker Sub | Quick Family Dinner In Under 15 Minutes
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Air Fryer Chicken Gravy Dunker
Serves: 4-5
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3-4 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 bakery-style bread roll (sub roll or soft white roll)
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- ½–¾ cup grated cheese (Tasty or Colby)
- 2–3 tablespoons slow cooker caramelised onions
- 1 spring onion, finely diced
- Chicken gravy, for dipping Homemade Chicken Gravy Mix | Pantry Staple Gravy Powder
Method
- Prepare the roll:
Slice the bread roll lengthways, but not all the way through. Open it up like a book and lay it flat. - Add caramelised onions & cheese:
Spread the caramelised onions over the inside of the roll. Top with grated cheese — this helps everything melt together beautifully. - Add the chicken:
Scatter the shredded rotisserie chicken over the cheese. - Air fry:
Place the open roll into the air fryer basket. Air fry at 180°C for 3-4 minutes. Cook until the cheese is melted. Make sure the roll is golden and the chicken is heated through. - Top it off:
Remove from the air fryer and sprinkle over the diced spring onions. - Serve with gravy:
Dish up with a bowl of hot chicken gravy on the side. This is your dunking station! It’s the star of the show.
Stacey’s Kitchen Tips
- BBQ chicken works great: Adds a smokey, delicious flavour.
- Make it extra crispy: Add an extra minute in the air fryer for golden edges.
- Add bacon: Crispy bacon pieces take this to the next level.
- Change the cheese: Try mozzarella for stretch or Tasty for flavour.
Variations
- Spicy Gravy Dunker: Add a drizzle of sriracha before air frying.
- Garlic Melt Dunker: Brush the roll with garlic butter before assembling.
- Loaded Chicken Dunker: Add sautéed mushrooms or roasted capsicum.
- Roast Dinner Dunker: Add leftover roasted veg.
Final Thoughts
This Air Fryer Chicken Gravy Dunker is perfect for a busy night. It is fast and satisfying. It’s budget-friendly and absolutely dripping with flavour. The combo of caramelised onions, melted cheese, crispy bread and hot gravy is just next-level good.
If you give it a go, make sure to tag me @FarmersWifeHomestead. I love seeing your recreations. I enjoy seeing how you make these recipes your own.
