Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken Breast

• servings: 2 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 17 minutes

Ingredients

2 large Chicken Breasts (*about 280 grams each)

salt and pepper (*to taste)

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp cayenne (*reduce to 1/4 tsp for less spicy flavor)

3 Tbsp mayonnaise

3 Tbsp Asian sweet chili sauce

1-2 Tbsp Sriracha (*add according to spicy preference)

1-2 Tbsp chopped green onion or cilantro (*optional garnish)

Directions

Preheat. Preheating the Air Fryer will ensure more evenly cooked, juicy chicken. My Air Fryer preheats at 400F/204C for 5 minutes.

Score. To help the seasoning penetrate into the meat, score first. Using a sharp knife, cut into the chicken with 1/2-inch deep straight lines about 1-inch apart. Then score in the opposite direction, creating a diagonal pattern. Make sure not to cut all the way down into the chicken or it will fall apart.

Season. Generously season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and cayenne. Mix until well combined. Evenly divide the spices into two portions and sprinkle over the chicken breast. Make sure to season both sides and in every nook and cranny of the scored top.

Make Bang Bang sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Dollop one spoonful of sauce (about 1 Tbsp) onto each chicken breast, making sure not to contaminate the remaining sauce with raw chicken. Smooth the Bang Bang sauce over the chicken with the back of a spoon. Reserve the rest of the sauce for later drizzling and dipping.

Air fry. Add a parchment liner to the bottom of the preheated Air Fryer. Using tongs, add the chicken to the basket. Make sure not to overcrowd -- there should be space around each piece so the air can flow around. Cook at 380F/190C until fully cooked through, about 12-14 minutes, depending on thickness.

Rest the meat. Remove the Air Fryer basket from and set on the counter. Rest the meat for 5 minutes, undisturbed, so the juices will redistribute and the meat can relax.

Garnish and serve. Drizzle with the reserved sauce. Sprinkle with green onion or chopped cilantro. Serve with rice, noodles, or salad.

Nutrition

• Calories: 466 kcal
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Trans Fat: 0.1 g
• Cholesterol: 153 mg
• Sodium: 824 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 15 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 13 g
• Protein: 49 g