Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken
Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken is a crispy chicken recipe coated in a creamy sweet chili and Sriracha sauce.Made with simple ingredients and cooked in under 30 minutes.Perfect for family dinners, appetizers, or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1½ cups panko bread crumbs
- 2 green onions chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha until smooth and fully combined.
- Reserve ¾ cup of the sauce in a separate bowl and set aside.
- Place flour in a large resealable bag.
- Add the chicken pieces, seal the bag, and shake until evenly coated.
- Transfer the floured chicken to the sauce mixture and stir until all pieces are coated.
- Add panko breadcrumbs to another resealable bag.
- Working in batches, place the coated chicken into the breadcrumb bag and shake until fully coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- Cook for 10 minutes.
- Flip the chicken pieces and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat with the remaining chicken if needed.
- Place the cooked Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken into a clean bowl.
- Pour the reserved sauce over the chicken and gently toss to coat.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice for extra brightness.
- Serve over rice for a complete meal.
- Pair with a crisp salad or steamed vegetables.
- Garnish with sesame seeds for additional flavor and presentation.
- The sauce also works well as a dip for fries or shrimp.