Air Fryer Bang Bang Broccolini

Bang bang sauce is a spicy combination of sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and garlic. Popularized in the US at Bonefish Grill restaurants, bang bang shrimp is coated in a sauce made from mayonnaise, Sriracha, and chili garlic sauce. Though the origins of bang bang as a culinary term comes from the Szechuan province of China—where the sauce was a coating for a chicken dish featuring a sauce made with chili oil, black vinegar, toasted sesame paste, and Sichuan peppercorn—it's morphed into this popular, quick and spicy coating for any number of foods. (Seriously, we've tossed corn, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower in bang bang sauce and even drizzled it on a burger.) Here, a version of it adorns air fried broccolini, lending a kick to this tender vegetable. With less bitterness than broccoli rabe and a bit more texture than broccoli, broccolini is ideal for pairing with spicy ingredients. If you'd rather bang bang broccoli, we can make that happen, too.

Bang bang sauce already has a kick to it, but if you really like the heat, bump up the amount of sriracha or add an extra drizzle before serving. For an over-the-top addition, drizzle with a little mayo too (trust us!).