Get ready to spice up your dinner with this flavorful Bang Bang Air Fryer Chicken! With succulent chicken breasts bathed in a creamy, spicy sauce, this recipe is both easy and delicious, making it a perfect choice for weeknight dinners. Enjoy the chicken with a side of rice and a sprinkle of fresh herbs for a truly tantalizing treat.
Ingredients
🍗 3 chicken breasts
🧄 1 teaspoon garlic powder
🧅 1 teaspoon onion powder
🌶️ 1 teaspoon paprika
🧂 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
Bang Bang Sauce
🥄 1 cup mayonnaise
🍯 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
🌶️ 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce or Sriracha
Instructions
1- Prepare the Chicken:
- Score the chicken breasts about 1/8-inch deep and 1/2-inch apart, making cross-hatch cuts.
- In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and seasoned salt.
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with the spice mixture.
2- Make the Bang Bang Sauce:
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and chili garlic sauce or Sriracha.
- Reserve a couple of tablespoons of the sauce for drizzling on top when serving.
3- Cook the Chicken:
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the air fryer basket.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of the Bang Bang sauce on top of each chicken breast.
- Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
4- Serving:
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes to retain its juices.
- Serve the chicken over white rice.
- Drizzle with the reserved Bang Bang sauce.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions.
- Enjoy this explosive flavor sensation!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: Approximately 550
Proteins: 40g
Fats: 40g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Equipment: Air fryer
Cooking Tips:
- Adjust the level of spice in the sauce to suit your taste by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili garlic sauce or Sriracha.
- Allowing the chicken to rest after air frying helps keep it moist and flavorful.
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Bang Bang Air Fryer Chicken
