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Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken

Name: Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 28 minutes
Total time: 43 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken

Serves 4

Total Time 43 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 28 minutes

About

Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly coated with a tangy-sweet sauce, this Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken is a must-try! Bite-sized chicken pieces are coated in a crunchy layer of Kikkoman® Panko Bread Crumbs and air-fried to golden perfection. Tossed in a homemade bang bang sauce made with mayonnaise, Kikkoman® Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce, and honey, this dish delivers a delicious combination of heat and sweetness in every bite. This bang bang chicken recipe is ideal for a quick and satisfying meal or appetizer. Cooking the chicken in the air fryer ensures a crispy texture without the need for deep frying, making it a lighter yet equally indulgent option. The bold bang bang chicken sauce is easy to whip up and pairs perfectly with the crunchy coating, creating a dish that's guaranteed to be a hit at your dinner table. Serve this chicken on its own, pair it with rice or noodles, or even use it to top a salad for a versatile meal. Tips and Tricks

For even cooking, ensure the chicken pieces are uniform in size and avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary.
For a twist, try serving the chicken on skewers to create easy-to-hold bang bang chicken skewers, perfect for parties or gatherings.
If you like a spicier kick, add an extra teaspoon of Kikkoman® Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce to the bang bang sauce.

Ingredients

For Chicken
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup Kikkoman® Panko Bread Crumbs
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound boneless skinless chicken bread, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ cup all-purpose flour

For Bang Bang Sauce
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Kikkoman® Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce
2 tablespoons honey

For Serving
2 tablespoons green onion, chopped

Directions

Preheat air fryer to 400ºF. Add beaten eggs to a shallow bowl, flour to a second bowl, and stir together panko, salt, and garlic powder in a third bowl.
Coat each piece of chicken in flour, followed by egg, and lastly in panko.
Place in basket of air fryer working in 2 batches. Air fry for 14 minutes, shaking the basket of air fryer after 7 minutes to rotate chicken. Repeat with remaining chicken.
While chicken is cooking, whisk together ingredients for bang bang sauce until smooth.
Add chicken to a serving bowl and drizzle with bang bang sauce. Top with green onions and serve warm.

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