Bang Bang Air Fryer Chicken
A delicious dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy, spicy sauce, providing a crunchy exterior and juicy interior.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or your favorite hot sauce
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- Mix the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper with the chicken in a bowl and let it sit for 15 minutes.
Breading Station
- Set up a breading station by placing the flour in one bowl, whisking the eggs in a second bowl, and putting the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
Coat the Chicken
- Take a piece of marinated chicken, coat it in flour, dip it in the eggs, and then roll it in breadcrumbs, ensuring it’s fully coated. Repeat for all pieces.
Cook in Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Arrange the breaded chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray lightly with cooking oil.
- Cook for about 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Prepare Bang Bang Sauce
- While the chicken cooks, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a bowl. Adjust the spice level to your liking.
Serve
- Once the chicken is done, toss it in the sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
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Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken longer and ensure pieces are uniform in size for even cooking. Adjust the sriracha to control heat levels.