Bang Bang Chicken Tenders
main course · American
Crispy air-fried chicken tenders with a creamy sweet‑spicy bang bang sauce — high in protein and low in calories.
Added Dec 9, 2025
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
15 min
Servings
3–4 servings
Ingredients
1 lb (about 8) chicken tenderloins
1 tsp kosher salt, divided
1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 cup (about) all-purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten
2 cups cornflakes, crushed (about)
Light cooking spray or oil mister
For the bang bang sauce: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp light mayonnaise
3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
1 tsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp honey
Pinch of salt
Notes
Ingredient swaps and tips: If you don’t have cornflakes, use panko breadcrumbs or crushed tortilla chips. For a lighter coating, use more Greek yogurt and less mayo in the sauce. Oven option: bake on a parchment-lined sheet at 400°F for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway. Nutrition note: the original video claims ~350 calories and over 50 g protein (likely per serving); actual nutrition depends on portion sizes and exact ingredients. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the air fryer or oven to keep coating crisp. Serve with a simple salad, steamed veg, or over rice for a fuller meal.
Preparation
1
Pat the chicken tenderloins dry with paper towels.
2
Season the tenders evenly with about 3/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder (reserve the rest of the salt/pepper if desired for finishing).
3
Set up a dredging station: place the flour in one shallow bowl, the beaten egg in a second, and the crushed cornflakes in a third.
4
Working one at a time, lightly coat each tender in flour, shake off excess, dip into the beaten egg, then press into the crushed cornflakes to coat completely.
5
Place coated tenders on a tray or plate. Lightly mist each tender with cooking spray (this is the "aftershave").
6
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket (do not overcrowd — cook in batches if needed).
7
Air-fry at 400°F for 12–15 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the coating is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
8
While the chicken cooks, make the bang bang sauce: whisk together Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Taste and adjust sweet/spicy balance.
9
When tenders are done, serve immediately with the bang bang sauce for dipping or drizzling.
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