Low Carb Bang Bang Chicken (Air Fryer Recipe)
This Low Carb Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken is coated in a zesty, spicy sauce that's sure to please. A perfect low-carb and diabetic-friendly recipe for those who love big flavor without the carbs. Quick and easy to make in the air fryer, this dish is a weeknight game-changer.
Servings: 5 skewers
Calories: 175kcal
Cost: $10
Ingredients
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Chili Pepper Flakes use less if you don't want it to be very spicy.
- 1 clove minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ tablespoon brown sweetener
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- ½ cup mayonnaise
Chicken Skewers
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce or tamari or coconut aminos
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 medium chicken breasts cubed
Instructions
- Soak skewers in water for 10-15 minutes.
- Mix sauce ingredients (except mayonnaise) in a saucepan over medium heat, then turn down to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Cool, then whisk in mayonnaise. Set aside.½ cup rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon Chili Pepper Flakes, 1 clove minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ tablespoon brown sweetener, 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger, ½ cup mayonnaise
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or olive oil and preheat to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix chicken ingredients into a paste, add cubed chicken, and coat well.1 tablespoon Soy Sauce, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 2 medium chicken breasts
- Thread chicken onto skewers and air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- Brush chicken on both sides with bang bang sauce, air fry for another 5 minutes, then serve with extra sauce and garnish with cilantro.
- Watch the instructional recipe video before making this recipe.
Video
Notes
Tip: For even cooking, make sure the chicken pieces are similar in size when threading onto skewers.
This recipe makes extra sauce so you can use store in an airtight container and use for other recipes as well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1skewer | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
