Description
Bang Bang Salmon is a flavorful and crispy air-fried salmon bites recipe served with a spicy and sweet Bang Bang sauce that combines mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice. This quick and easy dish is perfect for a light dinner or appetizer and packs a punch with balanced smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites
- 1 ½ pounds salmon fillets (skin removed, 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
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, and lime juice until well combined. Set aside.
- Season the salmon bites: In a large bowl, combine the salmon bites, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Toss until the salmon bites are evenly coated with the seasonings.
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Air fry the salmon bites: Place the salmon bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer making sure they are not overcrowded. Cook in batches if necessary. Air fry for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crispiness. The salmon should be cooked through with crispy edges.
- Serve with sauce: Transfer the cooked salmon bites to a serving platter and drizzle with the Bang Bang sauce. Serve the remaining sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Use fresh, skinless salmon fillets cut into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha in the sauce according to your desired heat level.
- Cook the salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket for optimal crispiness; work in batches if needed.
- Drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over the salmon just before serving to keep the bites crispy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cooked salmon bites arranged in a single layer on a baking sheet first; then transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
