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Crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken

Close-up of crispy, golden-brown Bang Bang Chicken pieces drizzled generously with a creamy orange sauce.
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Make restaurant-style Bang Bang Chicken at home using your air fryer. This recipe delivers juicy, crispy chicken bites coated in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Cooking spray or oil for air fryer
  • For the Bang Bang Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha (adjust to your spice preference)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • For Serving (Optional):
  • Cooked rice or noodles
  • Sliced green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. In a separate shallow bowl, place the beaten egg. In a third shallow dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
  2. Dredge the chicken pieces first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip the floured chicken into the egg, letting excess drip off. Finally, coat thoroughly in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly so the crumbs adhere.
  3. Prepare the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or brush with oil.
  4. Cook the chicken: Arrange the breaded chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Spray the tops of the chicken pieces generously with cooking spray or oil. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  5. Make the sauce: While the chicken cooks, combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Whisk until the homemade bang bang sauce is smooth and creamy.
  6. Toss and serve: Transfer the hot, crispy chicken bites to a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the chicken and toss gently until every piece is coated in the creamy spicy chicken sauce.
  7. Serve immediately over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for a restaurant style bang bang chicken experience.

Notes

  • For extra crispy chicken tenders, you can briefly freeze the breaded pieces for 15 minutes before air frying.
  • If you prefer a baked version, place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Adjust the Sriracha amount to control the heat level of your sweet and tangy chicken.

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