Description
Crispy Bang Bang Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken coated in a golden, crunchy crust and drizzled with a creamy, sweet, and spicy Bang Bang sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main course, this easy-to-make recipe can be fried, baked, or air-fried for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Cooking oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut)
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
For Garnish
- 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken – Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces or strips.
- Set Up the Coating Stations – In one bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat the Chicken – Dip each chicken piece into the flour mixture, then the eggs, and finally the panko, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat the Oil – In a deep skillet or fryer, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the Chicken – Cook the coated chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Drain on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Sauce – Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Coat or Drizzle – Toss the crispy chicken in the Bang Bang sauce or drizzle it on top.
- Garnish and Serve – Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
🔹 Baked Version – Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
🔹 Air-Fryer Option – Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 15-18 minutes, shaking occasionally.
🔹 Gluten-Free – Use gluten-free flour and panko.
🔹 Extra Spicy – Increase sriracha or add cayenne pepper.
🔹 Healthier Version – Swap mayo with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Frying, Baking, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keywords: Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Easy Bang Bang Chicken Recipe Spicy Fried Chicken Bang Bang Sauce Recipe Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken