Bang Bang Chicken Recipe
Bang Bang Chicken is a crispy, tender chicken dish coated in a light cornstarch batter and air fried to perfection, then drizzled with a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce made from mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. This easy and flavorful recipe combines crunchy texture with bold flavors, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- ½ teaspoon sriracha (more to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Chop the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat them dry with a paper towel to ensure the coating sticks well.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a shallow dish, combine cornstarch, salt, and cracked pepper, stirring to mix evenly.
- Prepare egg wash: In a second shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and water until smooth.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken piece first into the cornstarch mixture to coat, then into the egg wash, and then back into the cornstarch to create a double coating for extra crispiness.
- Air fryer setup: Spray the air fryer basket liberally with non-stick spray. Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer, leaving space between them for even air circulation.
- Spray chicken: Spray the chicken pieces generously with non-stick spray on all sides.
- Air fry the chicken: Cook the chicken at 380°F (193°C) for 5 minutes.
- Flip and continue cooking: Flip the chicken pieces over, spray again with non-stick spray, and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust spice level: Taste the sauce and add more sriracha if you prefer extra heat.
- Serve: Drizzle the prepared sauce over the crispy chicken pieces and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure chicken pieces are dry before coating to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air flow and even cooking.
- Adjust the sriracha amount in the sauce based on your preferred spice level.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness to avoid overcooking or undercooking.
- This recipe works well as an appetizer or main course when paired with steamed rice or a fresh salad.
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Air Fryer Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, Easy Chicken Recipe
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