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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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
marinating time30 minutes
Total Time53 minutes
Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 8
Calories: 152kcal
Author: Teri & Jenny

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
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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.

Video

Notes

**1 serving = 1 skewer**
Tips and Tricks for Success
    • 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 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 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.

Nutrition

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