This air fryer bang-bang chicken features crispy, Panko-breaded tenders tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce made with mayo, sweet chili, and Sriracha.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
489 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step 2
Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha in a large bowl until sauce is well combined. Reserve 3/4 cup sauce and set aside.
Step 3
Place flour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal the bag and shake to coat. Transfer coated chicken pieces to sauce in the large bowl and stir to combine.
Step 4
Place panko bread crumbs in another large resealable plastic bag. Working in batches, drop chicken pieces into bread crumbs, seal, and shake to coat.
Step 5
Place as many chicken pieces into the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
Step 6
Cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes. Flip chicken and cook for 5 more minutes. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Step 7
Transfer fried chicken to another large bowl and pour reserved sauce over the top. Sprinkle with green onions and toss to coat. Serve hot.
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
1 pound chicken breast tenderloins, cut into bite-size pieces