Description
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers feature juicy, marinated chicken cubes cooked to perfection in the air fryer and coated with a creamy, sweet chili bang bang sauce. This quick, flavorful recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner, parties, or meal prep, delivering bold taste in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
- ⅔ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Soak skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
- Prepare chicken: In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken breasts with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Thread chicken: Thread 4 to 5 pieces of the seasoned chicken onto each soaked wooden skewer, ensuring pieces are spaced evenly for even cooking.
- Make bang bang sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until smooth. This yields about 1 ¾ cups of sauce.
- Apply sauce to chicken: Divide the sauce in half, reserving one half for serving. Brush the remaining half evenly over the raw chicken skewers before cooking.
- Air fry the skewers: Place skewers in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 11 to 12 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve: Transfer the skewers to a serving plate and drizzle with the reserved bang bang sauce. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, add 1 to 2 more minutes to the cooking time.
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha to control spiciness according to your preference.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts to achieve a juicier texture.
- These skewers can also be grilled over medium-high heat instead of air frying.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days, properly covered.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
