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Crispy Juicy Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken Thighs

Crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken Tenders! Panko-breaded & tossed in a creamy, sweet-spicy sauce. Quick, easy, and packed with flavor!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 489
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 2 green onions chopped

Method
 

  1. Whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha in a large bowl until well combined. Reserve and set aside 3/4 cup of the sauce.
  2. Place flour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, then seal and shake the bag to coat. Transfer the coated chicken to the large bowl with the sauce and stir to combine.
  3. Place panko bread crumbs in another large resealable plastic bag. In batches, drop chicken pieces into the bread crumbs, then seal and shake to coat.
  4. Preheat an air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  5. Place chicken pieces into the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
  6. Cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Repeat this process with the remaining chicken.
  7. Transfer the fried chicken to another large bowl and pour the reserved sauce over it. Sprinkle with green onions and toss to coat. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 489kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 21gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 818mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7g

Notes

Spice Adjustment: I've found that if you're sensitive to heat, you can easily dial back the Sriracha or even omit it entirely for a milder sauce.
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