Description
These Bang Bang Chicken Bites are a quick and irresistible appetizer or snack, featuring crispy chicken nuggets tossed in a creamy, spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce and topped with fresh green onions. Perfect for game day, parties, or a quick weeknight treat, this crowd-pleaser is ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
For the Chicken Bites
- 24 ounces frozen crispy chicken nuggets
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce, plus more if desired
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer (or Oven): Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) or your oven to 400°F (204°C). This ensures the optimal crispiness for the chicken nuggets.
- Cook the Chicken Nuggets: Arrange frozen chicken nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for about 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking. If using an oven, bake on a sheet in a single layer for about 12 minutes until golden and crisp. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer or oven tray.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: While the chicken cooks, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together until the sauce is smooth and well blended. Add extra Sriracha if you like more heat.
- Toss the Nuggets: Immediately add the hot, cooked chicken nuggets to the bowl of sauce. Toss gently until all nuggets are evenly coated with the Bang Bang sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the sauced chicken bites to a serving platter and sprinkle generously with sliced green onions. Enjoy hot as an appetizer or snack!
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less Sriracha to the sauce.
- For best results, toss the nuggets in the sauce while they’re still hot so the sauce adheres well.
- Use plant-based nuggets and vegan mayo for a vegan variation.
- Serve with extra Bang Bang sauce on the side for dipping.
- Easily double the recipe for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American-Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 862mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
