Healthier Bang Bang Chicken in the Air Fryer
A lighter version of Bang Bang Chicken made in the air fryer, delivering crispy tender chicken with a creamy, tangy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Keto, Whole30, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or crushed cornflakes)
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Cooking spray
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Dip the chicken pieces in mayo, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the chicken pieces in a single layer.
- Cook in the air fryer for 10-15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- While the chicken cooks, mix mayo, sriracha, and honey to make the Bang Bang sauce.
- Dip the cooked chicken in the sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
For a healthier twist, substitute Greek yogurt for mayo and adjust sauce ingredients to taste. For keto, use almond meal or crushed pork rinds instead of breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg