Healthier Bang Bang Chicken in the Air Fryer
Description
This healthier bang bang chicken recipe is cooked in an air fryer. To prevent the chicken from losing its crispy texture, serve the sauce on the side.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup milk
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1 egg
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1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
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1/2 cup flour
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1/2 cup tapioca starch
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1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
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1 teaspoon garlic granules
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
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cooking spray
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1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
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3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
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1 teaspoon hot sauce
Directions
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Preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
2
Whisk milk, egg, and 1 tablespoon hot sauce together in a shallow bowl. Combine flour, tapioca starch, seasoned salt, garlic granules, and cumin in a second bowl. Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then dredge in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Place in the air fryer basket, in batches, careful to not overcrowd; lightly coat chicken with cooking spray.
3
Cook in the preheated air fryer, shaking basket after 5 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes per batch.
4
Combine Greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce, and 1 teaspoon hot sauce in a small bowl. Serve chicken with sauce.