Bang Bang Chicken
- 28 min
- Serves 4
- 12 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 18 to cook. Crispy air‑fried chicken drumsticks slathered in a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce made from mayo, sriracha, sweet chili, honey, lime juice, and chili flakes. The glaze is tangy and slightly sweet, perfect for a quick dinner served with rice or a fresh salad.
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Method
Make two deep cuts along the bone on each chicken drumstick to allow the seasoning to penetrate and promote even cooking.
In a large bowl, combine the chicken drumsticks with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and olive oil; toss until every piece is evenly coated.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (390°F). Arrange the seasoned drumsticks in a single layer in the air‑fryer basket.
Air‑fry the chicken for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 167°F (165°F) and the skin is golden and crisp.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The skin is golden and crisp and the chicken is cooked through.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the Bang Bang sauce: whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, honey, lime juice, and chili flakes until smooth.
When the chicken is done, brush each drumstick generously with the Bang Bang sauce, ensuring an even coating.
Return the sauced drumsticks to the air fryer and cook for an additional 3–5 minutes, or until the sauce becomes sticky and lightly caramelized.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The sauce turns sticky and lightly caramelized around the chicken.
Remove the chicken from the air fryer, let it rest for 2 minutes, then serve hot with your choice of side.
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Bang bang chicken, 8 ways
Eight creators posted their own. Most use garlic and sriracha.
- goodvibescooking1 hr12 ingr.Only this one uses kewpie mayonnaise
- calwillcookit35 min20 ingr.Only this one uses avocado oil spray, avocado mayo and thai sweet chili sauce
- miroshcheff40 min13 ingr.Only this one uses cayenne pepper
- Mrinal Marwaha35 min20 ingr.Only this one uses buttermilk, cornstarch and msg
- Khadija Siddiqui30 min14 ingr.Only this one uses yellow seasoning blend, brownish-green seasoning blend and oil spray
- Vlad28 min12 ingr.Only this one uses lime juice
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