Description
Delicious air fryer Bang Bang Chicken Skewers marinated in a sweet and spicy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces (boneless skinless chicken thighs may be substituted)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 to 3 teaspoons sriracha sauce (or to taste; recommended to start with less and work your way up if you know you’re spice-sensitive)
- Soak wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes if using them (rather than metal skewers).
Instructions
- To a large bowl, add the chicken and all remaining ingredients; toss well to evenly coat the chicken.
- Allow it to marinate on your counter for about 30 minutes. If marinating longer, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 4-6 hours.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto approximately 4 to 6 skewers.
- In a separate bowl, add all ingredients for the Bang Bang Sauce, whisk to combine, taste, and adjust spice/sweetness as desired. Divide the sauce into two bowls (one for brushing the chicken as it cooks and the other for serving).
- If your air fryer needs to be preheated, do so before air frying. Otherwise, spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Add the skewers to the basket, brush them generously with Bang Bang Sauce from one of the bowls; reserve the remainder.
- Air fry at 375F-380F for about 10-12 minutes, flipping once midway through cooking. When you flip the skewers, brush them with the reserved Bang Bang Sauce.
- After cooking, discard the bowl of sauce that was in contact with raw chicken.
- Chicken is done when it reaches 165F as measured with a digital thermometer. All air fryers vary; cook until the chicken is done and to your liking.
- Do not crowd; air fry in batches if necessary.
- Serve the skewers with the untouched fresh bowl of Bang Bang Sauce, optionally garnished with fresh herbs such as cilantro or parsley.
Notes
- Make sure to soak wooden skewers to prevent burning.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha based on your spice preference.
- Chicken can be marinated longer for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 skewers
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg