CHEETOS^® FLAMIN' HOT^® Bang Bang Air-Fryer Chicken

Prep Time:

10 min

Cook Time:

20 min

Total Time:

30 min

Servings:

Cutting crosshatch slices into the chicken makes this FLAMIN’ HOT^® bang bang chicken extra delicious and flavorful.

Ingredients

2 cups CHEETOS^® Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT^® Cheese Flavored Snacks
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp chili paste or sambal oelek
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups cooked rice, for serving
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Step 1
In food processor, pulse CHEETOS^® Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT^® Cheese Flavored Snacks until finely crushed.

Step 2
In small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce and chili paste until blended.

Step 3
Pat chicken dry with paper towel. Arrange smooth side of chicken breasts facing up on work surface. Without cutting all the way through, cut 1/2-inch slits both lengthwise and crosswise to make a crosshatch pattern on top of each breast.

Step 4
Season and rub chicken all over with half the crushed CHEETOS^®. Spread 2 tbsp chili mayonnaise over top of each.

Step 5
Preheat air-fryer to 400°F according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Step 6
Arrange chicken in air-fryer basket. Air-fry, flipping halfway through the cook time, for 15 to 18 minutes or until chicken is golden brown, cooked through and instant-read thermometer registers 165°F when inserted into thickest part of chicken. Slice chicken.

Step 7
Serve chicken over rice. Top with remaining chili mayonnaise and sprinkle with remaining crushed CHEETOS^®. Garnish with cilantro.