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The Ultimate Guide to Making Crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Potatoes with Spicy Mayo Drizzle

Crispy, flavorful, and coated in a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce, these Bang Bang Potatoes are the perfect snack, appetizer, or side dish. Cooked in the air fryer for extra crunch with minimal oil, they’re easy to make and packed with bold flavors!

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

For the Potatoes:

  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

 

  • ¼ cup mayo
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha
  • 1 tsp lime juice

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat the Air Fryer: Set to 400°F (200°C) for even cooking.

2️⃣ Season the Potatoes: Toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well coated.

3️⃣ Air Fry the Potatoes: Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through.

4️⃣ Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: Mix mayo, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and lime juice in a bowl until smooth.

5️⃣ Serve & Drizzle: Once potatoes are crispy and golden, drizzle with Bang Bang sauce or serve on the side for dipping.

Notes

✔ For extra crispiness, add 1 tbsp cornstarch to the seasoning mix.
✔ Adjust spice level by adding more or less Sriracha.
✔ Use vegan mayo for a plant-based version.

  • Author: Chef Crenn
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish / Appetizer
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American / Fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: ~180 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

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