Description

Bang Bang Chicken is a delicious crispy air-fried chicken dish coated in a spicy, creamy sauce made from mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. This quick and easy recipe features bite-sized pieces of chicken coated twice in cornstarch and egg for maximum crunch, then air-fried to juicy perfection and drizzled with a flavorful sauce that balances sweetness and heat perfectly.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cracked black 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 paper towels to ensure the coating sticks well.
Mix dry coating: In a shallow dish, combine the cornstarch, salt, and cracked black pepper.
Prepare egg wash: In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and water until blended.
Coat the chicken: Dip each piece of chicken first into the cornstarch mixture to coat, then into the egg wash, and finally back into the cornstarch mixture for a double coating that creates a crispy exterior.
Arrange in air fryer: Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick spray to prevent sticking. Place the coated chicken pieces in a single even layer, leaving space between pieces for hot air circulation.
Spray chicken with oil: Liberally spray the chicken pieces with non-stick spray to help with browning and crisping during air frying.
Air fry first side: Cook the chicken in the air fryer at 380°F (193°C) for 5 minutes.
Flip and continue cooking: Turn the chicken pieces over, spray again with non-stick spray, and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Make the bang bang sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a bowl until smooth.
Adjust spice level: Taste the sauce and add more sriracha if you prefer a spicier flavor.
Serve: Drizzle the prepared sauce generously over the hot, crispy chicken pieces and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Ensure chicken pieces are evenly sized to cook uniformly in the air fryer.
Pat the chicken dry before coating to help the batter stick better.
Non-stick spray is important to prevent chicken from sticking in the air fryer basket.
For a spicier sauce, increase the amount of sriracha gradually.
This recipe works well as an appetizer or a main dish when served with rice or vegetables.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: Asian-American

Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, air fryer chicken, crispy chicken, spicy chicken, Thai chili sauce, easy chicken recipe