Description
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers sizzle with zesty Thai-inspired flavors, delivering crispy, spicy perfection straight from your air fryer. Korean gochujang and creamy sauce create an irresistible coating you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) chicken breast, cut into cubes
Coating and Breading:
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Sauce and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, honey, and soy sauce in a mixing vessel until smooth and well-integrated.
- Create a crispy coating by blending panko breadcrumbs and cornstarch in a separate shallow dish.
- Thoroughly coat each chicken cube first in the zesty mayo mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the mayo-coated chicken pieces through the breadcrumb blend, pressing gently to secure an even, crunchy exterior.
- Carefully thread the breaded chicken cubes onto skewers, spacing them evenly for consistent cooking.
- Heat the air fryer to 400°F and arrange skewers in the basket without overcrowding.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, rotating skewers midway to guarantee uniform golden-brown crispiness and internal temperature of 165°F.
- Once cooked, transfer skewers to a serving platter and sprinkle with freshly chopped green onions for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Use wooden skewers soaked in water to prevent burning during air frying.
- Replace panko with gluten-free breadcrumbs for a celiac-friendly version.
- Pat chicken dry before coating to ensure maximum crispiness and better breadcrumb adhesion.
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken cube size to prevent overcooking or undercooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 447 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 553 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg