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Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Air Fryer Version)
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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 Time
10 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
marinating time
30 mins
Total Time
53 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 152 kcal
Course: Main Course, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese

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 chicken thighs cut into 1-inch cubes, boneless, skinless
assembly
  • 8 (6") wooden skewers
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced

Instructions

bang bang sauce
    Cup of Yum
  1. In a mixing bowl combine all sauce ingredients and whisk together. Set aside.
chicken marinade
  1. In a small mixing bowl combine marinade ingredients and whisk together.
  2. Pour marinade ingredients over chicken and stir together until fully coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
assembly
  1. About 30 minutes before cooking, soak skewers in water.
  2. Pierce 6 to 8 pieces of chicken through each skewer.
  3. 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).
  4. Brush each skewer with bang bang sauce.
  5. Air-fry chicken skewers at 400˚F for 8 minutes.
  6. Flip each skewer and brush with more sauce. Continue to air-fry for an additional 5 minutes or until chicken has just cooked through.
  7. Remove skewers from air fryer.
  8. 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
  • 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.
  • Use dark meat - specifically boneless, skinless chicken thighs. This will result in the juiciest and most flavorful 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.
  • 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!
  • 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!

Nutrition Information

Calories 152kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.02g (1%) Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 349mg (15%) Potassium 172mg (4%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 36IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 152

% Daily Value*

Calories 152kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 349mg 15%
Potassium 172mg 4%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 36IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.