Bang Bang sauce was invented in 1986 by Bonefish Grill's chef who accidentally mixed mayo with sweet chili sauce.
Bang Bang Chicken Sliders
Savor the mouthwatering goodness of our Bang Bang Chicken Sliders, a protein-packed delight that’s as satisfying as it is healthy! Featuring tender, spicy chicken coated in a creamy, zesty sauce and nestled in fluffy slider buns, these bites are perfect for anyone on a weight loss journey. Whip them up for a fun lunch or a tasty dinner that won't derail your goals!
Prep
15
min
Cook
16
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- Chicken breast 450g (0.99 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- Eggs 2
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- Plain flour 60g (0.48 cup)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Salt, garlic powder, black pepper
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- Sriracha optionaloptional
📦Other(7)
- Coleslaw mix 150g (5.29 oz)
- Cornflakes 60g, crushed (2.12 oz)
- 0 percent Greek yoghurt 120g (4.24 oz)
- Light mayo 45g (1.59 oz)
- Slider buns 4
- Sweet chilli sauce 60ml (2.03 fl oz)
- Sweet chilli sauce 30ml (1.01 fl oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season chicken, coat in flour, egg, then cornflakes.
- 2
Air fry at 190°C for 14–16 mins, flipping halfway.
- 3
Toss chicken in sweet chilli sauce.
- 4
Mix bang bang sauce ingredients.
- 5
Mix slaw with a bit of the sauce.
- 6
Build sliders and demolish.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Crush cornflakes to 3-4mm pieces rather than fine crumbs - larger pieces create better texture contrast and won't absorb oil as quickly during air frying.technique3-4mm pieces
- ✓Pat chicken completely dry and let flour coating rest for 5 minutes before egg wash - this creates better adhesion and prevents the cornflake coating from falling off during cooking.timing5 minutes
- ✓Preheat your air fryer for 3 minutes to ensure the basket reaches full 190°C before adding chicken - cold baskets reduce crisping efficiency by up to 30%.equipment3 minutes preheat
- ✓Toss chicken in sweet chilli sauce immediately after air frying while internal temperature is still above 60°C - the heat helps the sauce penetrate and caramelize slightly.timingAbove 60°C
- ✓Salt your slaw 10 minutes before assembly to draw out 15-20% of moisture content, then drain - this prevents soggy sliders and concentrates flavors.technique10 minutes, 15-20% moisture
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Prep
15
min
Cook
16
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Bang Bang sauce was invented in 1986 by Bonefish Grill's chef who accidentally mixed mayo with sweet chili sauce.
Bang Bang Chicken Sliders
Savor the mouthwatering goodness of our Bang Bang Chicken Sliders, a protein-packed delight that’s as satisfying as it is healthy! Featuring tender, spicy chicken coated in a creamy, zesty sauce and nestled in fluffy slider buns, these bites are perfect for anyone on a weight loss journey. Whip them up for a fun lunch or a tasty dinner that won't derail your goals!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- Chicken breast 450g (0.99 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- Eggs 2
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- Plain flour 60g (0.48 cup)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Salt, garlic powder, black pepper
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- Sriracha optionaloptional
📦Other(7)
- Coleslaw mix 150g (5.29 oz)
- Cornflakes 60g, crushed (2.12 oz)
- 0 percent Greek yoghurt 120g (4.24 oz)
- Light mayo 45g (1.59 oz)
- Slider buns 4
- Sweet chilli sauce 60ml (2.03 fl oz)
- Sweet chilli sauce 30ml (1.01 fl oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season chicken, coat in flour, egg, then cornflakes.
- 2
Air fry at 190°C for 14–16 mins, flipping halfway.
- 3
Toss chicken in sweet chilli sauce.
- 4
Mix bang bang sauce ingredients.
- 5
Mix slaw with a bit of the sauce.
- 6
Build sliders and demolish.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Crush cornflakes to 3-4mm pieces rather than fine crumbs - larger pieces create better texture contrast and won't absorb oil as quickly during air frying.technique3-4mm pieces
- ✓Pat chicken completely dry and let flour coating rest for 5 minutes before egg wash - this creates better adhesion and prevents the cornflake coating from falling off during cooking.timing5 minutes
- ✓Preheat your air fryer for 3 minutes to ensure the basket reaches full 190°C before adding chicken - cold baskets reduce crisping efficiency by up to 30%.equipment3 minutes preheat
- ✓Toss chicken in sweet chilli sauce immediately after air frying while internal temperature is still above 60°C - the heat helps the sauce penetrate and caramelize slightly.timingAbove 60°C
- ✓Salt your slaw 10 minutes before assembly to draw out 15-20% of moisture content, then drain - this prevents soggy sliders and concentrates flavors.technique10 minutes, 15-20% moisture