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Bang Bang Chicken

Crispy Bang Bang Chicken in the Air Fryer – Quick and Flavorful

Enjoy crispy Bang Bang Chicken that's quick to make and bursting with flavor!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs Thighs offer juiciness; breasts are lean.
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Provides irresistible crunch.
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Sweet Chili Sauce Adds sweetness and mild heat.
  • 2 tbsp Sriracha Sauce Adjust for preferred spice level.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Forms the creamy base.
Additional Ingredients
  • 2 large Eggs Used for coating.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For extra crispiness.
  • 1 tsp Salt Simple seasoning.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Simple seasoning.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and patting it dry with paper towels.
  2. Set up a breading station: whisk eggs in one bowl and mix flour, panko, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
  3. Coat the chicken by dipping each piece in egg, then rolling it in the flour and panko mixture.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Arrange the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer, lightly spraying with cooking oil.
  6. Cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  7. Make the Bang Bang sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar.
  8. Combine cooked chicken with the bang bang sauce and serve over rice or with stir-fried veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the chicken is dry before breading for optimal crispiness. Avoid overcrowding in the air fryer.

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