Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are bite-sized, air-fried chicken thighs coated in a creamy and spicy sauce made from Japanese mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. The dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under 25 minutes with minimal prep.
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In a large bowl, add the bite-sized chicken pieces.
In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, and salt.
Pour the seasoning mix and olive oil over the chicken and toss with tongs until evenly coated.
Thread the seasoned chicken pieces onto wooden skewers.
Place the skewers in an air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 10 minutes.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, combine the Japanese mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce. Add sriracha for extra heat, if desired. Mix until smooth.
After 10 minutes, flip the skewers and air fry for another 10 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly charred.
Remove the cooked skewers from the air fryer and place them on a plate. Spoon or brush the Bang Bang sauce over the top of each skewer.
Serve immediately on their own, over a salad, or in a bowl.
Store cooked skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a 325°F oven for 5–7 minutes. Sauce keeps separately for up to 4 days; add fresh drizzle just before serving.
air fryer · skewers (metal or wooden, pre-soaked if wooden)
Yes, but thighs stay juicier and more flavorful. If using breast, reduce air-fry time by 2–3 minutes and check doneness at 165°F to avoid drying out.
Bake at 400°F for 18–22 minutes on a lined sheet pan, stirring halfway through. Oven results will be slightly less crispy but still tender.
Yes. Mix the mayo, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha up to 2 days ahead in an airtight container. Stir well before drizzling.
Yes, all listed ingredients are naturally gluten-free. Check that your sweet chili sauce brand contains no gluten if dietary restriction is critical.
Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F at the thickest piece, or until no pink remains inside and edges are golden brown.
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