Description
Indulge in the mouth-watering flavors of Bang Bang Chicken, a dish that perfectly marries crispy chicken with a creamy, spicy sauce. This air fryer recipe transforms tender boneless chicken thighs into crunchy bites, coated in a zesty sauce that delivers a flavorful punch. Ideal for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, this quick and easy dish will leave your taste buds dancing and your guests asking for seconds. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, get ready to impress with this delicious meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2–3 tablespoons sriracha sauce (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with salt and pepper. Dip chicken pieces into beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket; lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C).
- While chicken cooks, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and honey in a bowl until smooth.
- Toss cooked chicken in the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg