Easy, delicious skewers of spiced chicken with the most wonderful chilli mayo.
These skewers come in countless versions — they are hugely popular, and I can see why. They taste incredibly good, and they are very easy to make.
The chicken is seasoned and cooked in the air fryer, then brushed with a spicy mayo. It almost glazes the chicken, making it sticky and succulent.
The skewers can also be cooked in the oven, in a frying pan or on the barbecue.
Serve them with a portion of boiled rice, a crisp salad, a pasta salad or in a wrap. They are so good — and it is well worth making extra mayo for dipping the meat in.
Chicken skewers in the air fryer – Bang bang chicken skewers
You can cook your bang bang chicken skewers in the air fryer — quick and easy. It is a good idea to line the base with a piece of baking parchment, which saves on the washing-up afterwards. Naturally, you need to be sure your air fryer is suitable for this — it varies from model to model.
In some air fryers you will need to turn the skewers for more even cooking, so check them halfway through the cooking time. I don’t turn mine.
Bang Bang chicken skewers – Spiced chicken skewers with spicy mayo
Ingredients
Spiced chicken
- 600 g chicken, breast or mini fillets
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp mild chilli powder (optional)
- 1 tbsp dried parsley (or fresh)
- 3 tbsp oil
- Salt and pepper
Spicy mayo
- 100 ml mayonnaise
- 1/2 lime, juice of
- 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce (Thai)
- 1-2 tsp hot chilli sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp dried parsley (or fresh)
You will also need
- 8 skewers — soak them in water for about 20 min.
- Chopped parsley, to garnish
Method
- Cut the chicken into thin strips, either lengthways or crossways. If you are using mini fillets, slice them in half horizontally (parallel to the board) so they are thinner.*You can also cut it into cubes.
- Mix the spices and toss the chicken in them. Season with salt and pepper, and toss everything in the oil.
- Thread the chicken onto the skewers, folding the strips back and forth so they sit in layers. Push the pieces together so they sit snugly, but do not squash them.
- Cook the skewers in the air fryer for about 10-12 minutes at 200°C, or in the oven for about 10-12 minutes at 215°C.*The time may vary depending on which air fryer or oven you use, and on the thickness of the pieces — so check on them as they cook.
- Mix the ingredients for the mayo and brush it onto the hot skewers.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve.
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Kan de steges på panden eller brænder krydderierne så?
Hej Anne Mette
Det kan du sagtens gøre, bare gær det ved middelvarme, så er der ingen fare for krydderierne brænder på 🙂
Warm wishes, Dianna
burde ikke skrive det men pommes frites og tomatsalat er genialt tilbehør