Description
These Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are simple to make, juicy, and smothered in a unique sauce that perfectly balances sweet and spicy flavors. They’re ready in under 30 minutes, making them a fantastic option for a quick, flavorful, and low-carb meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes.
- Step: Combine chicken cubes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, then marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Step: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, honey, and salt in a separate bowl to create the Bang Bang sauce.
- Step: Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces.
- Step: Brush the chicken skewers generously with a portion of the Bang Bang sauce.
- Step: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and place skewers in a single layer in the basket.
- Step: Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Step: Brush the cooked skewers with more Bang Bang sauce.
- Step: Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley or sesame seeds.
Notes
For a keto version, use full-fat mayo, low-carb sweet chili sauce, keto-friendly hot sauce, and sugar-free honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 413 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg