Heart Healthy Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken

In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve with the chicken.

Step 1

Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Lightly grease the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

Place three medium mixing bowls in a line. In the first bowl, add the flour. In the second, whisk together the eggs, water, black pepper and salt. In the third, mix together the bread crumbs, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder and smoked paprika.

Step 3

In small batches, coat the chicken in the flour, then dredge in the egg mixture and then coat with the panko mixture. Place on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken.

Step 4

Lightly spray the chicken with nonstick cooking spray. In 2 or 3 batches, bake for 14 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the air fryer and transfer to a serving bowl.

Step 5

Drizzle the Bang Bang sauce lightly over the top of the chicken and garnish with sliced green onion. Serve the remaining sauce in a small dipping bowl.