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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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Soaking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 16 skewers
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 253
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

Air Fryer Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine the cubed chicken, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
  2. Thread 4-5 chicken cubes onto each soaked skewer, leaving small gaps between pieces.
  3. 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.
  4. Brush the remaining sauce over the raw chicken skewers.
  5. 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.
  6. Transfer skewers to a plate and brush or drizzle with the reserved bang bang sauce. Serve immediately.
Oven Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Thread the seasoned chicken onto skewers and place on the sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
  3. Brush with the bang bang sauce after baking and serve.
Grill Instructions
  1. Grill the seasoned skewers over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes per side.
  2. 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.