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Crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken served with spicy sauce

Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken

A crunchy, saucy, and easy dish perfect for potlucks or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cornstarch Season with salt and pepper for flavor.
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Panko is essential for crunch.
  • Cooking spray or oil for frying Use lightly for better crunch.
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce Choose a good quality sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha Adjust to taste.
For Serving
  • Optional rice or veggies Pairs well with the chicken.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In one bowl, place the cornstarch. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
Coating the Chicken
  1. Dredge each piece of chicken in cornstarch, dip in egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  2. Place the breaded chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer, spraying with cooking spray or oil.
Cooking
  1. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, shaking the basket halfway.
Preparing the Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha to make the bang bang sauce.
Serving
  1. Toss the cooked chicken in the sauce before serving.
  2. Serve immediately with rice or veggies, or enjoy as an appetizer.

Notes

Don't overcrowd the air fryer. Make the sauce a day ahead for better flavor.