Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken with a crispy exterior and a spicy, creamy sauce. Tender chicken pieces coated in panko breadcrumbs, finished with a tangy blend of sweet chili and Sriracha.

June Arthurs
June 24, 2025
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Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Make the Sauce

In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha until smooth. Reserve 3/4 cup of the sauce and set it aside.

Flour-Coat the Chicken

Place the flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken pieces, seal the bag, and shake it to coat evenly.

Toss in Sauce

Transfer the floured chicken to the bowl with the remaining sauce and stir until each piece is evenly coated.

Bread the Chicken

Put the panko breadcrumbs in another resealable bag. Add the sauced chicken to the breadcrumbs in batches. Seal the bag and shake it to coat the chicken thoroughly.

Preheat the Air Fryer

Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

Air-Fry the Chicken

Arrange as many chicken pieces as fit in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. Cook for 10 minutes, flip the pieces, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Repeat with any remaining chicken.

Finish and Serve

Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean bowl. Pour the reserved sauce over the top and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Toss to coat and serve hot.

Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken

Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken with a crispy exterior and a spicy, creamy sauce. Tender chicken pieces coated in panko breadcrumbs, finished with a tangy blend of sweet chili and Sriracha.
prep time10 minutes
cook time15 minutes
total time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  • Whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha until smooth. Reserve 3/4 cup of sauce.
  • Coat chicken pieces in flour inside a resealable bag.
  • Mix floured chicken with remaining sauce.
  • Bread chicken with panko in batches using a resealable bag.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  • Cook chicken in a single layer for 10 min, flip, and cook for 5 more min. Repeat as needed.
  • Toss cooked chicken with reserved sauce and chopped green onions. Serve hot.