Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Air Fryer, Oven, or Grill)
These air fryer bang bang chicken skewers are a quick, flavorful meal or appetizer featuring tender chicken breast cooked to perfection and finished with a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce. Great for parties, meal prep, or weeknight dinners, this versatile recipe includes oven and grill instructions as well.
Ingredients
Skewers
- 16 wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1.25 cups mayonnaise
- 0.67 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cubed chicken, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Thread 4-5 chicken cubes onto each soaked skewer, leaving small gaps between pieces.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey to make the bang bang sauce. Reserve half for serving.
- Brush the remaining sauce over the raw chicken skewers.
- Place skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 400°F for 11–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer skewers to a plate and brush or drizzle with the reserved bang bang sauce. Serve immediately.
Oven Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Thread the seasoned chicken onto skewers and place on the sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Brush with the bang bang sauce after baking and serve.
Grill Instructions
- Grill the seasoned skewers over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes per side.
- Brush with the bang bang sauce after grilling and serve.
Notes
- Do not skip soaking the wooden skewers to avoid burning.
- The sauce can be adjusted in heat level by adding more or less Sriracha.
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier texture if preferred.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer.