Dinner

Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Thai Chili Sauce Recipe

ByRafael Mansero November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

Introduction

Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and spicy appetizer perfect for any occasion. Juicy chicken cubes are seasoned, air-fried to perfection, and topped with a creamy, tangy bang bang sauce that brings a delightful kick to every bite.

Several wooden skewers with grilled chicken pieces are stacked closely together on a crumpled light brown paper surface. The chicken has a shiny, golden-brown glaze with charred spots that give it a slightly blackened texture and a juicy, tender look. The pieces vary in size but are mostly thick and rectangular, showing a white cooked interior in some. A round metal cup with a creamy, light orange dipping sauce with tiny specks of seasoning sits on the left side of the image. Small bits of green herbs are scattered on the chicken and paper. The scene is set on a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ¼ cups (290 g) mayonnaise
⅔ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
2 teaspoons Sriracha (or more to taste)
2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken breasts, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to evenly coat the chicken.
Step 2: Thread 4-5 chicken cubes onto each soaked wooden skewer, working one skewer at a time.
Step 3: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until well combined to make the bang bang sauce (about 1 ¾ cups).
Step 4: Divide the sauce in half. Brush one half evenly over the skewered chicken, reserving the other half for serving.
Step 5: Place the chicken skewers in a single layer in the basket of your air fryer. Depending on your air fryer size, you may need to cook in batches.
Step 6: Air fry at 400°F for 11-12 minutes, flipping the skewers halfway through. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 7: Transfer the cooked chicken skewers to a plate and drizzle or brush with the reserved bang bang sauce. Serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning and olive oil mixture for 30 minutes before threading onto skewers.
Adjust the heat by adding more or less Sriracha according to your taste preferences.
These skewers can also be grilled or baked if you don’t have an air fryer.
Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter bang bang sauce variation.

Storage

Store leftover cooked chicken skewers and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the skewers in the air fryer or oven at 350°F until warmed through, then brush with reserved sauce before serving.