Can I marinate longer or overnight, and does it help the crust?

Yes, marinating overnight helps flavor and juiciness for Bang Bang Chicken Sliders. It won’t dramatically improve crust; crisp crust comes from dredging and frying. Pat the pieces dry before dredging to help crust cling. If you’re short on time, 30 minutes still works.

Is air frying healthier than deep-frying, and how does it affect texture?

Air frying is healthier for Bang Bang Chicken Sliders than deep-frying. It uses less oil and still crisp. Preheat the air fryer and spray the coated chicken with a light coating of oil. Cook at 400°F until crisp and cooked through, about 12 minutes.

How should I store leftovers, and how long do they keep?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Bang Bang Chicken Sliders keep best within three days. If possible, keep the sauce separate and assemble later. Reheat in a 350°F oven until hot.

Can I customize the heat level of the Bang Bang sauce?

You can customize the heat level of the Bang Bang sauce. Start with less sriracha and add more to taste. For milder heat, omit or reduce sriracha. For hotter rounds, add more sriracha or a pinch of cayenne. Add lime zest for brightness.

Bang Bang Chicken Sliders deliver 12 Hot Crispy Bold bites.

Description

Bang Bang Chicken Sliders: Crispy chicken tossed in a spicy, creamy Bang Bang sauce tucked inside fluffy slider buns for bold, crowd-pleasing bites.

Ingredients

Scale

12 slider buns or mini brioche rolls
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup buttermilk (or plain yogurt)
1 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Oil for frying (or baking/air frying for lighter version)
For Bang Bang Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to heat preference)
1 tbsp honey
Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, sliced pickles, green onions

Instructions

Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).
In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture.
Heat oil in a skillet and fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through (or bake/air fry at 400°F for 15–20 minutes).
Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey to make Bang Bang sauce.
Toss cooked chicken in the sauce until well coated.
Assemble sliders: place chicken on buns, top with lettuce, pickles, or green onions if desired.
Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).
For extra crispiness, double-dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture before frying.
For a lighter version, bake or air-fry the coated chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes.
Adjust heat by modifying the amount of sriracha in the Bang Bang sauce.
Make the Bang Bang sauce ahead of time and refrigerate; re-stir before tossing with fried chicken.
Assemble sliders just before serving to keep buns from getting soggy.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Frying (or baking/air frying for lighter version)
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slider
Calories: 230
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 380 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 16 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg

Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken Sliders, spicy chicken sliders, Bang Bang sauce, party appetizers, game day food