Bang Bang Air Fryer Chicken

If you are tired of eating bland chicken breasts every time, try EmanInTheKitchen‘s bang bang air fryer chicken recipe! It’s incredibly easy to prepare and tastes absolutely delicious. I’ve made this recipe countless times, and it always turns out amazing. The chicken is moist, tender, and perfectly seasoned.

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Chicken breasts are seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and seasoned salt, then coated with homemade bang bang sauce. The sauce is a mixture of mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and chili garlic sauce. It pairs perfectly with white rice, noodles, or salad. If you have a busy day and are looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, go for this dish.

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Easy Bang Bang Chicken Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 3 chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 teaspoon of seasoned salt

For the sauce:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons of chili garlic sauce or sriracha

How to Make Bang Bang Chicken in the Air Fryer

Step 1:

Start by scoring the chicken breasts about 1/8 inch deep and 1/2 inch apart in a crisis cross pattern.

Step 2:

In a small bowl, add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 1 teaspoon of seasoned salt. Mix until well combined.

Step 3:

Sprinkle the seasoning mix on the chicken on all sides. Gently rub the seasonings on the chicken.

Step 4:

In a different bowl, make the bang bang sauce. Add 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of sweet chili sauce, and 2 tablespoons of chili garlic sauce or sriracha. Mix until well combined. Reserve a couple of tablespoons for later.

Step 5:

Place the seasoned chicken on your air fryer basket, then spread 2 tablespoons of the bang bang sauce on top.

Step 6:

Air fryer at 390F for about 20 minutes. The time depends on the size of the chicken breast. Internal temperature should be 165F.

Step 7:

Once done cooking, let the chicken breast rest for about 10 minutes.

Step 8:

Serve the chicken over white rice, then drizzle the remaining sauce on top. Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions. Serve and enjoy!

Bang Bang Air Fryer Chicken