Bang Bang Air Fryer Chicken
A delicious and satisfying chicken dish coated in a spicy and creamy sauce, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
For the bang bang sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
For garnish
- Fresh scallions, sliced For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the egg until well mixed.
- In a third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
Coating
- Dip each piece of chicken into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Next, dip the chicken into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Finally, coat the chicken with the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring each piece gets an even layer.
Cooking
- Arrange the coated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry the chicken for about 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Making the sauce
- While the chicken cooks, mix the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl to create the bang bang sauce.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the air fryer, and toss it with the bang bang sauce until well-coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh scallions.
Notes
To ensure even cooking, cut chicken evenly and avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Let the chicken rest briefly before tossing in sauce.