Description
This Bang Bang Salmon recipe features crispy, flavorful salmon bites coated in a spicy and sweet Bang Bang sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, this quick and easy recipe uses an air fryer for a healthier, mess-free cooking method with bold and exciting flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites
- 1 ½ pounds salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Make Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth and well combined. Set the sauce aside to let the flavors meld.
- Season Salmon: In a large mixing bowl, add the bite-sized salmon pieces. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Toss gently to evenly coat the salmon pieces with the seasoning.
- Air Fry: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the seasoned salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking. Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to promote crispiness and prevent sticking, until the salmon is cooked through and slightly crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Carefully transfer the crispy salmon bites to a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the prepared Bang Bang sauce and accompany with extra sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- For extra heat, adjust the cayenne pepper and sriracha sauce to your spice preference.
- Ensure salmon pieces are cut evenly for uniform cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Leftover Bang Bang sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 4 ounces salmon and sauce)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
