Description
Crispy air fryer bang bang chicken elevates weeknight dinners with explosive Asian-inspired flavors. Irresistible spicy-sweet sauce and perfectly crunchy coating guarantee a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko or regular)
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F, creating an optimal environment for achieving a golden, crispy exterior on the chicken.
- Prepare three separate coating stations: first with seasoned flour mixture, second with whisked eggs, and third with breadcrumbs for comprehensive chicken preparation.
- Meticulously coat each chicken piece by first dredging in seasoned flour, ensuring excess is shaken off, then thoroughly dipping in beaten eggs, and finally rolling completely in breadcrumbs for maximum crunch.
- Arrange breaded chicken pieces in a single layer within air fryer basket, maintaining slight spacing between items. Lightly mist with cooking spray to enhance crispiness and promote even browning.
- Cook chicken for 10-12 minutes, rotating basket midway through cooking process to guarantee uniform golden coloration and complete internal cooking.
- Simultaneously prepare Bang Bang sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha into a smooth, vibrant condiment with balanced heat and sweetness.
- Transfer hot, cooked chicken to mixing bowl and generously coat with prepared Bang Bang sauce, ensuring each piece is thoroughly and evenly dressed.
- Plate the sauced chicken, garnishing with finely chopped green onions for a fresh, aromatic finishing touch that complements the rich, spicy flavors.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken dry before breading to help the coating stick better and create a crispier exterior.
- For gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs and use gluten-free panko.
- Reduce sauce spiciness by adjusting sriracha amount or replacing with mild hot sauce for sensitive palates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg