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Crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken served with dipping sauce

Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken

A fun and tasty dish combining juicy chicken with a crunchy coating and a spicy, creamy sauce, perfect for any occasion!
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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: 330
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 whole eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2-3 tablespoons Sriracha adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Green onions for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In one bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
  4. In a third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, then dip in the eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
Cooking
  1. Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary.
  2. Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, shaking the basket halfway through.
Sauce Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and Sriracha until well combined to create the Bang Bang sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve the crispy chicken with the sauce drizzled on top or on the side, and garnish with green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For extra crunch, you can double coat the chicken. Adjust spice level by adding more or less Sriracha. Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.

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