Bang Bang Chicken Skewers – spicy chicken kabobs GRILLED or AIR FRIED to golden brown drizzled with signature sauce and BURSTING with flavor!
Tender, juicy chunks of chicken on a stick drizzled with classic Bang Bang sauce is quick, easy and irresistibly delicious.
This is a great recipe all year because it’s simple to air fry or grill.
The chicken is tender, juicy and great on its own but after cooking we drizzle more signature Bang Bang sauce over the top so each bite is bursting with tangy, spicy flavor!
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
- Spicy bang bang chicken skewers make an irresistible main course OR delicious appetizer!
- The secret ingredient is mayonnaise for ultra juicy chicken.
- Spicy chicken skewers made from simple ingredients available at any grocery store
- No skewers? No problem! Just add chicken bites to the air fryer.
- Use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts if you prefer.
WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE BANG BANG CHICKEN SKEWERS?
Chicken:
- boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in 1″ cubes
- olive oil
- paprika
- garlic powder
- sea salt
- black pepper
- wooden skewers
- cooking spray
Bang Bang Sauce:
- mayonnaise
- Thai sweet chili sauce
- sriracha (or more to taste)
- honey
- fresh lime juice
- fresh cracked black pepper
HOW TO MAKE BANG BANG CHICKEN SKEWERS IN THE AIR FRYER:
Blend olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, sea salt and pepper in a large bowl.
Add raw chicken pieces, toss to coat well then skewer chicken (3-4 per skewer depending on the size of the skewers).
Combine Bang Bang Sauce ingredients in a small bowl then pour about a cup of the bang bang sauce into a separate bowl and set aside the remaining sauce.
Brush sauce over all sides of the chicken (discard any remaining sauce in this bowl).
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees then lightly spray with cooking spray.
Place skewers in the basket of your air fryer in a single layer (work in batches if necessary).
Air fry for 9-12 minutes or until golden and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees, turning the skewers over about halfway through cooking.
Drizzle a little of the reserved Bang Bang Sauce over the skewers and serve right away with the extra sauce for dipping.
Note: cooking times will vary with air fryers and size of the chicken pieces.
TIPS FOR THE BEST AIR FRYER CHICKEN SKEWERS:
- Use wooden skewers or metal skewers.
- Be sure your skewers fit in your air fryer. This will vary with the size of your air fryer.
- Cube chicken into approximately equal sizes for even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer so the chicken is cooked through but not overcooked.
- Line air fryer basket with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- Cook in batches depending on the size of the air fryer if all the skewers don’t fit in a single layer.
HOW TO MAKE BANG BANG CHICKEN SKEWERS ON THE GRILL:
Follow the instructions for seasoning chicken and skewering above in How to Make Bang Bang Chicken Skewers in the Air Fryer.
Next, preheat your outdoor grill to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees) then lightly oil the grates.
Brush chicken skewers on all sides with Bang Bang Sauce.
Place skewers on the preheated and oiled grill then cook 10-13 minutes total turning occasionally until the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165 degrees.
Remove skewers from the grill. Drizzle a little sauce over the top and serve with the remaining sauce for dipping.
WHAT ARE THE BEST SIDE DISHES WITH CHICKEN SKEWERS?
HOW TO SAFELY STORE LEFTOVER BANG BANG CHICKEN SKEWERS:
Cool leftover chicken skewers completely then transfer to an airtight container. Keep in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave.
POPULAR KABOB RECIPES TO TRY:
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers
Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Kabobs
Enjoy!
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Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
Equipment
- air fryer OR outdoor gas grill
Ingredients
The Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in 1″ cubes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- wooden skewers
- cooking spray
The Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
AIR FRYER BANG BANG CHICKEN SKEWERS:
- Blend olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, sea salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add chicken pieces, toss to coat well then thread chicken onto skewers (3-4 pieces per skewer depending on the size of the skewers).
- Combine Bang Bang Sauce ingredients in a small bowl then pour about a cup of the bang bang sauce into a separate bowl and set aside.
- Brush sauce over all sides of the chicken (discard any remaining sauce in this bowl).
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees then lightly spray with cooking spray
- Place skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer (work in batches if necessary). Cook 9-12 minutes or until golden and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees, turning the skewers over about halfway through cooking.
- Remove from the air fryer then drizzle some of the reserved Bang Bang Sauce over the skewers. Serve right away with the extra sauce for dipping.
GRILLED BANG BANG CHICKEN SKEWERS:
- Follow the instructions above (air fryer) for seasoning chicken, skewering and making the sauce.
- Preheat your outdoor grill to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees) then lightly oil the grates.
- Brush chicken skewers on all sides with Bang Bang Sauce from one of the bowls of sauce.
- Place skewers on the preheated and oiled grill then cook 10-13 minutes total turning occasionally until the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165 degrees.
- Remove skewers from the grill. Drizzle a little sauce over the top and serve with the remaining sauce for dipping.
Easy, delicious – great to have both grill and air fryer options!