Healthier Bang Bang Chicken in the Air Fryer

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This is an Americanized, healthier version of bang bang chicken cooked in an air fryer. To prevent the chicken from losing its crispy texture, I prefer to serve the sauce on the side.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Egg wash:

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

Dry Mix:

  • ½ cup flour

  • ½ cup tapioca starch

  • 1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt

  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • cooking spray

Sauce:

  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt

  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce

  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.

  2. Whisk milk, egg, and 1 tablespoon hot sauce together in a shallow bowl. Combine flour, tapioca starch, seasoned salt, garlic granules, and cumin in a second bowl. Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then dredge in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Place in the air fryer basket, in batches, careful to not overcrowd; lightly coat chicken with cooking spray.

  3. Cook in the preheated air fryer, shaking basket after 5 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes per batch.

  4. Combine Greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce, and 1 teaspoon hot sauce in a small bowl. Serve chicken with sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

313 Calories
6g Fat
34g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 313
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 665mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 29g 57%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 68mg 5%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 304mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.