Description
Get ready to experience the ultimate in crispy, flavorful chicken with this incredible Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken recipe! This delightful dish combines the irresistible crunch of air-fried chicken with a creamy, spicy, and sweet Bang Bang sauce that will have your taste buds doing a happy dance.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
1. Preheat Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 400°F.
2. Season Chicken: In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly.
3. Breading Station: Prepare a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with the flour, one with the beaten eggs mixed with 1 tablespoon of water, and one with the panko breadcrumbs.
4. Coat Chicken: Dredge each chicken piece in the flour (shaking off any excess), then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally coat it with the panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to help the crumbs adhere.
5. Arrange & Cook: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the breaded chicken pieces in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Lightly spray the tops of the chicken. Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
6. Make Sauce: While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth and creamy.
7. Toss & Serve: Once the chicken is done, transfer the hot pieces to a bowl and toss them with the Bang Bang sauce until they are evenly coated. Serve and enjoy this irresistible Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken immediately!
Notes
To ensure your Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken reaches maximum crispiness, follow these tips:
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow for proper air circulation.
Lightly spray the breaded chicken with cooking spray before air frying to help the breading crisp up.
Serve the chicken immediately after tossing it with the Bang Bang sauce for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg