The air fryer has been my go-to kitchen appliance for years -- and I have this simple snack to thank for that.

If you're attempting to make bang bang chicken at home, the air fryer is a helpful tool that'll cut down on prep and cooking times without sacrificing anything.

We can't stop making them!

You can always fire it up again once the meat is cooked to get a crispy skin before serving. You'll know the meat is cooked when a meat probe reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit when plunged into the thickest part of the breast.

Cooking bacon in a pan can mean grease splatters everywhere, so you might be asking yourself whether it's possible to cook it in the air fryer.