Intro
What is Bang Bang Sauce?
Bang bang sauce is a creamy based sauce made with mayo, Sriracha, Thai sweet chli sauce, and vinegar.
We add a touch of honey to our sauce to add a very subtle floral note, but this can easily be omitted with equally delicious results.
How to Make Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
Bang Bang Sauce Ingredients
Bang Bang Sauce Process
- In a mixing bowl combine all sauce ingredients and whisk together. Set aside.
Marinated Chicken Ingredients
Marinated Chicken Process
- In a small mixing bowl combine marinade ingredients and whisk together.
- Pour marinade ingredients over chicken and stir together until fully coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- About 30 minutes before cooking, soak skewers in water.
- Pierce 6 to 8 pieces of chicken through each skewer.
- Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray and top with skewers, leaving about 1/2-inch space between each one (cook in batches to avoid overcrowding).
- Brush each skewer with bang bang sauce.
- Air-fry chicken skewers at 400˚F for 8 minutes. Flip each skewer and brush with more sauce. Continue to air-fry for an additional 5 minutes or until chicken has just cooked through.
Why We Love These Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
We love this bang bang chicken recipe so much for so many reasons. We love that our version is a bit healthier than most recipes. We don’t bread our chicken and we use an air fryer for cooking, instead of deep frying (which also makes cleanup a lot easier!). Although our version is a bit healthier, it doesn’t lack on flavor at all!
Tips and Tricks for the BEST Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
- Use dark meat – specifically boneless, skinless chicken thighs. This will result in the juiciest and most flavorful bang bang chicken skewers.
- Soak the wooden skewers before using – this will prevent the skewers from burning in the air fryer.
- Marinate the chicken – marinating the chicken for at least 30 minutes (and up to 24 hours) will impart a great base flavor for the chicken, before it’s brushed with the bang bang sauce!
Prep Ahead Instructions
Bang Bang Sauce
The sauce can be made up to 5 days in advance. Combine all ingredients, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. When ready to use, remove from refrigerator about 20 minutes before using, then use as directed.
Chicken
The chicken can be prepped up to 1 day in advance. Combine marinade ingredients and marinate chicken (for at least 30 minutes). Skewer chicken onto soaked skewers. Transfer skewered chicken into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 day. When ready to cook, remove chicken from refrigerator about 20 minutes before cooking. Then cook as instructed.
What to Serve with Our Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
- Garlic Noodles
- Kimchi Fried Rice
- Chow Mein
- Chile Oil Garlic Noodles
- Spicy Ramen
- Fried Rice
- Singapore Noodles
More Air Fryer Recipes You Will Love
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Air Fryer Version)
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers, made in the air fryer, will become your new, favorite appetizer! The chicken is flavorful, juicy and slathered in a delicious, creamy sauce with a kick!
Servings:
EQUIPMENT
INGREDIENTS
bang bang sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
chicken marinade
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch cubes
assembly
- 8 (6") wooden skewers
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
bang bang sauce
- In a mixing bowl combine all sauce ingredients and whisk together. Set aside.
chicken marinade
- In a small mixing bowl combine marinade ingredients and whisk together.
- Pour marinade ingredients over chicken and stir together until fully coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
assembly
- About 30 minutes before cooking, soak skewers in water.
- Pierce 6 to 8 pieces of chicken through each skewer.
- Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray and top with skewers, leaving about 1/2-inch space between each one (cook in batches to avoid overcrowding).
- Brush each skewer with bang bang sauce.
- Air-fry chicken skewers at 400˚F for 8 minutes.
- Flip each skewer and brush with more sauce. Continue to air-fry for an additional 5 minutes or until chicken has just cooked through.
- Remove skewers from air fryer.
- Transfer skewers to a serving dish, drizzle with bang bang sauce and top with green onion. Serve.
NOTES
**1 serving = 1 skewer**
Tips and Tricks for Success
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- Use dark meat – specifically boneless, skinless chicken thighs. This will result in the juiciest and most flavorful bang bang chicken skewers.
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- Soak the wooden skewers before using – this will prevent the skewers from burning in the air fryer.
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- Marinate the chicken – marinating the chicken for at least 30 minutes (and up to 24 hours) will impart a great base flavor for the chicken, before it’s brushed with the bang bang sauce!
Calories: 152kcal Carbohydrates: 7g Protein: 12g Fat: 9g Saturated Fat: 2g Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0.02g Cholesterol: 57mg Sodium: 349mg Potassium: 172mg Fiber: 0.3g Sugar: 5g Vitamin A: 36IU Vitamin C: 2mg Calcium: 12mg Iron: 1mg
CUISINE: Chinese
KEYWORD: air fryer chicken, air fryer chicken skewers, air fryer recipe, quick and easy air fryer recipe
COURSE: Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Main Course
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Where have y’all been my whole life?! I get asked MULTIPLE times a month for this recipe. Easy and delicious. I wish my air fryer could hold more skewers.
So happy to read this! We love this one so much too!