How to Make Healthier Bang Bang Chicken in the Air Fryer - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Chinese takeout, then you've likely come across Bang Bang Chicken. This popular dish features crispy chicken coated in a creamy and spicy sauce that is simply irresistible. However, traditional Bang Bang Chicken can be high in calories and unhealthy fats due to the deep-frying process used to achieve that crispy texture.

But fear not, because we have a healthier alternative that will satisfy your cravings without all the guilt - Healthier Bang Bang Chicken in the Ai...

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup tapioca starch
  • 1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • cooking spray
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Whisk together egg, milk, and hot sauce in a shallow bowl. Combine flour, tapioca starch, salt, garlic, and cumin in a second bowl. Dip chicken pieces first in the egg mixture, then dredge in the dry mix, shaking off excess. Place in batches in the air fryer basket, careful to not overcrowd, and lightly spray chicken with oil.
  • Cook, shaking basket after 5 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes per batch.
  • Mix together Greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce, and hot sauce in a small bowl. Serve sauce with the chicken.
  • Nutrition

    313 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 111mg
    • Sodium: 665mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 68mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 304mg