Ingredients
Method
- Creating Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken Bites is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
- Soak chicken pieces in buttermilk in a bowl for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the breading station: Combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in one bowl. Place panko breadcrumbs in another bowl.
- Coat the chicken: Remove chicken from the buttermilk and allow excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, dip back into the buttermilk, and then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Arrange chicken in the air fryer: Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the breaded chicken bites in a single layer in the basket, ensuring no overcrowding.
- Cook chicken bites for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Bang Bang Sauce: While the chicken cooks, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Adjust the spice level to your preference.
- Toss chicken in sauce: Once cooked, transfer the chicken bites to a large bowl and drizzle with Bang Bang sauce. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately: Serve Bang Bang Chicken Bites hot for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Notes
Ingredient Swap: I've often found myself without buttermilk, and a quick mix of regular milk with a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar, letting it sit for 5 minutes,