Crispy Air-Fried Bang Bang Chicken – Easy Recipes You’ll Love
Crispy air-fried Bang Bang Chicken is the perfect easy recipe with a bold, creamy sauce and irresistible crunch!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Cooking spray or oil for the air fryer
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate chicken with buttermilk, salt, and pepper for at least 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix cornstarch and flour. Dredge each chicken piece in the dry mix.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Spray chicken with oil and place in the basket.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey to make the Bang Bang sauce.
- Toss the crispy chicken in the sauce or serve on the side for dipping.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.