Healthier Bang Bang Chicken in the Air Fryer

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

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 313 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

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