Air-Fried Bang Bang Chicken Bites
Air-Fried Bang Bang Chicken Bites deliver a crisp panko crust wrapped around juicy chicken, all coated in a creamy sauce that balances gentle sweetness with a pleasing kick of heat. The mayo, sweet chili, and Sriracha create a silky glaze that clings to every piece. Serve these crowd-pleasing bites for weeknight dinners, game-day snacks, or a fun appetizer spread.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha until the sauce is smooth and combined. Set aside 3/4 cup of the sauce.
- 2
Put flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, seal the bag, and shake to coat. Move the coated chicken pieces to the sauce in the large bowl and stir to coat.
- 3
Place panko bread crumbs in another large resealable plastic bag. Working in batches, drop the chicken pieces into the bread crumbs, seal, and shake to coat.
- 4
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 5
Arrange as many chicken pieces in the air fryer basket as will fit without overcrowding.
- 6
Air-fry in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for 5 more minutes. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- 7
Transfer the fried chicken to another large bowl and pour the reserved sauce over the top. Sprinkle with green onions and toss to coat. Serve hot.
- Calories 562.72 kcal High
- Protein 19.61 g Good Source
- Carbs 52.89 g Moderate
- Total Fat 28.95 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.27 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 44.33 mg Moderate
- Sodium 682.06 mg High
- Fiber 2.16 g Low Source
- Sugar 10.19 g High
- Added Sugar 8.06 g Moderate
- Calcium 8.02 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.22 mg Low Source
- Potassium 65.2 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 7.32 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.52 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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