Bang Bang sauce was invented in 1950s Alabama fishing camps to mask the taste of overcooked catfish.
Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Tenders
Dive into a flavor explosion with these irresistibly crunchy Bang Bang Chicken Tenders! Coated in a zesty blend of panko breadcrumbs and a hint of chili sauce, these tenders are not just quick to make—they're also packed with bold taste that will keep you coming back for more. Perfect for dinner or a snack, get ready to savor every crispy bite!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 300g chicken tenders (roughly 6) (0.66 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1 egg
- 100g 0% fat Greek yogurt (3.53 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 10 sprays cooking oil
- 30g flour (0.24 cup)
- 20g honey (0.71 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1tsp garlic powder (5 ml)
- 1tsp onion powder (5 ml)
- Salt & pepper
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1 tsp sriracha (5 ml)
📦Other(3)
- 50g cornflakes (1.76 oz)
- 5g extra sweet chilli sauce per tender (0.18 oz)
- 30g sweet chilli sauce (1.06 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season your chicken tenders with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
- 2
In 3 separate bowls add an egg (whisked), flour and crushed cornflakes.
- 3
Dip each tender until coated into flour, then egg, then cornflakes.
- 4
Add coated tenders to air fryer and add spray oil.
- 5
Air fry at 200 degrees C for 15 minutes.
- 6
Meanwhile, in a small bowl add the sauce ingredients above and mix well with a spoon.
- 7
Smear on extra sweet chilli sauce on each tender before dipping in the bang bang sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Preheat your air fryer to 200°C for 3-5 minutes before adding chicken because starting with maximum heat creates immediate Maillard reaction for better crust formation.equipment200°C for 3-5 minutes
- ✓Crush cornflakes to 3-4mm pieces (not powder) because larger fragments create air pockets that trap steam and crisp better than fine crumbs.technique3-4mm pieces
- ✓Let breaded tenders rest for 10 minutes before air frying so the coating hydrates and adheres properly, preventing up to 60% coating loss during cooking.timing10 minutes
- ✓Flip tenders at exactly 8 minutes and spray again because cornflake coating needs direct heat exposure on both sides to achieve maximum crispiness.timing8 minutes
- ✓Use room temperature chicken tenders because cold protein cooks unevenly and can result in 15-20°F temperature差 between exterior and center.ingredient15-20°F temperature difference
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Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Bang Bang sauce was invented in 1950s Alabama fishing camps to mask the taste of overcooked catfish.
Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Tenders
Dive into a flavor explosion with these irresistibly crunchy Bang Bang Chicken Tenders! Coated in a zesty blend of panko breadcrumbs and a hint of chili sauce, these tenders are not just quick to make—they're also packed with bold taste that will keep you coming back for more. Perfect for dinner or a snack, get ready to savor every crispy bite!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 300g chicken tenders (roughly 6) (0.66 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1 egg
- 100g 0% fat Greek yogurt (3.53 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 10 sprays cooking oil
- 30g flour (0.24 cup)
- 20g honey (0.71 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1tsp garlic powder (5 ml)
- 1tsp onion powder (5 ml)
- Salt & pepper
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1 tsp sriracha (5 ml)
📦Other(3)
- 50g cornflakes (1.76 oz)
- 5g extra sweet chilli sauce per tender (0.18 oz)
- 30g sweet chilli sauce (1.06 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season your chicken tenders with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
- 2
In 3 separate bowls add an egg (whisked), flour and crushed cornflakes.
- 3
Dip each tender until coated into flour, then egg, then cornflakes.
- 4
Add coated tenders to air fryer and add spray oil.
- 5
Air fry at 200 degrees C for 15 minutes.
- 6
Meanwhile, in a small bowl add the sauce ingredients above and mix well with a spoon.
- 7
Smear on extra sweet chilli sauce on each tender before dipping in the bang bang sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Preheat your air fryer to 200°C for 3-5 minutes before adding chicken because starting with maximum heat creates immediate Maillard reaction for better crust formation.equipment200°C for 3-5 minutes
- ✓Crush cornflakes to 3-4mm pieces (not powder) because larger fragments create air pockets that trap steam and crisp better than fine crumbs.technique3-4mm pieces
- ✓Let breaded tenders rest for 10 minutes before air frying so the coating hydrates and adheres properly, preventing up to 60% coating loss during cooking.timing10 minutes
- ✓Flip tenders at exactly 8 minutes and spray again because cornflake coating needs direct heat exposure on both sides to achieve maximum crispiness.timing8 minutes
- ✓Use room temperature chicken tenders because cold protein cooks unevenly and can result in 15-20°F temperature差 between exterior and center.ingredient15-20°F temperature difference