How to Make Bang Bang Chicken in the Air Fryer

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining tanginess.

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Whole wheat breadcrumbs add fiber without losing crunch.

sweet chili sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + hot sauce

Homemade options can reduce sugar content.

sriracha

🥗Healthier: hot sauce

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Hot sauce can provide similar heat with less cost.

Cross-hatch score the chicken breast by making diagonal cuts in a crisscross pattern.

Place the chicken breast into a bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt, along with 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.

Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the top and gently toss everything together until each piece is evenly coated.

In a small bowl, combine 1 and 1/4 cups of mayonnaise, 2/3 cup of Thai sweet chili sauce, 2 teaspoons of sriracha, 1 teaspoon of lime juice, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 2 teaspoons of lime zest.

Whisk the mixture until it's smooth and fully blended to create the bang bang sauce.

Generously brush the chicken breast with half of the bang bang sauce, ensuring every surface is well coated.

Preheat the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes.

Set the timer for 15 minutes for cooking the chicken.

At the halfway mark, open the air fryer and carefully flip the chicken.

Generously brush the other side of the chicken with more bang bang sauce.

Cook until the chicken is beautifully caramelized and cooked through.

Drizzle the reserved bang bang sauce over the chicken.

Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

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