BANG BANG CHICKEN

High Protein • Air Fried • Maximum Crunch
🔥 ~350 Calories
💪 50g+ Protein
⏱️ 30 Mins

🍗 The Chicken & Crust

  • Chicken 1.5 lbs Tenderloins
  • Coat 1-2 cups Cornflakes
  • Binder 1-2 Beaten Eggs
  • Base ½ cup Flour
  • Seasoning Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Onion

🥣 The Bang Bang Sauce

  • Base ½ cup Greek Yogurt (0%)
  • Creamy 2 tbsp Light Mayo
  • Sweet 2 tbsp Sweet Chili Sauce
  • Heat 1 tsp Sriracha
  • Sticky 1 tbsp Honey
1

The Seasoning

  1. Lay out your chicken tenderloins on a board.
  2. Season heavily on all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
💡 Tip: "Imagine a world where seasoning didn't exist... season those bad boys heavily!"
2

The Dredge

  1. Bowl 1 (Flour): Lightly coat the tenderloin in flour. Shake off excess.
  2. Bowl 2 (Egg): Dip fully into the beaten egg wash.
  3. Bowl 3 (Cornflakes): Press firmly into the crushed cornflakes.
3

The Air Fry

  1. Preheat Air Fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place tenders in the basket in a single layer.
  3. Crucial Step: Spray the tops generously with light cooking oil spray (give it some "aftershave").
  4. Cook for 12–15 minutes until golden and crispy.
4

The Sauce

  1. While the chicken cooks, combine Greek yogurt, light mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and salt.
  2. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
5

The Crunch

  1. Remove chicken from the air fryer (listen for the crunch!).
  2. Drizzle the sauce heavily over the hot tenders ("dress them") or serve on the side.