This satisfying Bang Bang Chicken bowl brings bold flavors and a crispy texture thanks to air fried chicken cooked in an air fryer. The mix of seasoned flour and a touch of hot pepper sauce creates a tasty kick, while the creamy Greek yogurt dipping sauce adds a cool balance. It’s a great option for easy air fryer dinner recipes or prepping macro meals and lunches ahead of time.
Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken
Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium4
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minutesThe air fryer brought out a lovely crispiness in this healthier Bang Bang Chicken! Packed with flavor and just the right amount of kick, perfect for dipping.
Ingredients
½ cup milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
½ cup flour
½ cup tapioca starch
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon garlic granules
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
cooking spray
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
Directions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and 1 tablespoon of hot sauce.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, tapioca starch, seasoned salt, garlic granules, and cumin.
- Take your chicken pieces and dip them into the egg mixture, letting any excess drip off.
- Then dredge them in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in batches—don’t overcrowd! Give each piece a light spray of cooking spray.
- Cook in the air fryer, and don’t forget to shake the basket after 5 minutes! You want the chicken to be no longer pink in the center and for the juices to run clear, which took us about 20 minutes for each batch.
- While that’s cooking, mix together the Greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce, and 1 teaspoon of hot sauce in a small bowl for your sauce.
- Serve the chicken alongside the sauce for dipping.
What You’ll Need
Gather the following ingredients and equipment to make this flavorful Bang Bang Chicken:
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup tapioca starch
- 1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Cooking spray
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- Air fryer
- 2 mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Shallow bowl
Detailed Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- Whisk together the milk, egg, and 1 tablespoon of hot sauce in a shallow bowl.
- Mix the flour, tapioca starch, seasoned salt, garlic granules, and ground cumin in another bowl.
- Dip chicken pieces into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture, shaking off any extra.
- Place the chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Spray the chicken lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook the chicken for about 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through after 5 minutes. Check that the chicken is no longer pink in the center and that the juices run clear.
- While the chicken cooks, mix the Greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce, and 1 teaspoon of hot sauce in a small bowl to make the dipping sauce.
- Serve the crispy chicken with the sauce on the side for dipping.
Tips & Tricks
- Add extra hot sauce or chili flakes for a spicier kick to the chicken.
- Make the creamy sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to three days.
- If you have leftover chicken, keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat in the air fryer for crispiness.
- Experiment with ingredient swaps, like using almond milk instead of regular milk or gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- For a complete meal, serve the bang bang chicken over rice or noodles, along with steamed veggies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A bang bang bowl is a dish that typically includes rice or noodles topped with bang bang chicken and fresh vegetables. It combines creamy, spicy sauce with crunchy textures for a flavorful meal.
Bang bang chicken gets its name from the sound made when the cooked chicken is pounded with a wooden mallet to tenderize it. This method breaks down the meat fibers and helps the sauce soak in better.
Bang bang chicken pairs well with steamed white rice, jasmine rice, or noodles. You can also serve it alongside fresh vegetables or a simple green salad for balance.
Bang bang sauce usually combines mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha for a creamy and spicy flavor. The chicken is typically breaded, fried, and then tossed in this tangy sauce.
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