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Juicy Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken Breast

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Craving crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken Breast? Golden panko-crusted chicken with a zesty homemade sauce. Quick, easy & delicious!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, Fusion, Japanese, Thai
Calories: 1415

Ingredients
  

Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1 cup (232 g) mayonnaise
  • ½ cup (132 g) Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons honey
Chicken
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup (245 g) buttermilk
  • ¾ cup (94 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (64 g) cornstarch
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • 2 cups (216 g) panko breadcrumbs, plain
  • canola oil, for frying
  • parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Bang Bang Sauce
  1. Combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
Chicken
  1. Add buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, Sriracha, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Add chicken tenders and toss to coat.
  2. Add Panko to a shallow plate.
  3. Remove chicken from the batter, one piece at a time, gently shaking off any excess. Dredge chicken in the Panko, pressing slightly to adhere. Place on a clean plate. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. Set aside while heating the oil.
  4. Add about an inch of oil to a large skillet. Heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 365°F.
  5. Work in batches; do not overcrowd the pan. Add chicken and cook until browned (about 2-3 minutes per side) or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Repeat with remaining chicken tenderloins, ensuring the oil is 365°F before adding more chicken.
  6. Transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain slightly. Then, transfer to a serving plate.
  7. Toss the chicken with the bang bang sauce. Top with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 1415kcal

Notes

Ingredient Swap: If I'm out of buttermilk, I've found that adding a tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to regular milk and letting it sit for five minutes works perfectly