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Ultimate Crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken

Plate of golden brown, crispy bang bang chicken pieces drizzled with spicy sauce and topped with green onions.
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Make restaurant-style crispy chicken at home using an air fryer. This recipe features a crunchy coating and a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray (for air fryer)
  • For the Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to your spice preference)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • For Garnish:
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken coating station: Place flour in one shallow dish, the beaten egg in a second, and panko breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper in a third.
  2. Dredge each chicken piece first in the flour, shaking off excess.
  3. Dip the floured chicken into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
  4. Press the chicken firmly into the panko mixture to coat completely.
  5. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  6. Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary. Spray the tops of the chicken lightly with cooking spray.
  7. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
  8. While the chicken cooks, prepare the sauce: Whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a small bowl until smooth.
  9. Place the hot, crispy chicken pieces into a large bowl. Drizzle about two-thirds of the sauce over the chicken and toss gently to coat.
  10. Serve immediately, drizzled with the remaining sauce and garnished with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can chill the coated chicken pieces for 15 minutes before air frying.
  • If you do not have an air fryer, you can bake the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha in the sauce to control the heat level.

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