Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken
Crispy breaded chicken made in the air fryer and topped with a sweet and spicy bang bang sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- Olive oil spray
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix together breadcrumbs and ranch seasoning.
- Dip each chicken piece in beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- Place breaded chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between pieces. Spray lightly with olive oil.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken cooks, whisk together all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Drizzle with bang bang sauce and serve additional sauce on the side.
Notes
🔹For extra crispy chicken, use Panko breadcrumbs instead of Italian breadcrumbs.
🔹Chicken tenders can be substituted for breasts (reduce cooking time by 2-3 minutes).
🔹For a spicier version, add extra sriracha to the sauce.
🔹Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket for best results.