Description
These Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that packs a flavorful punch. Tender salmon bites are coated in a spicy, creamy Bang Bang sauce, creating the perfect balance of heat and sweet. Cooked in the air fryer for a crispy finish, these bites are sure to be a hit at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites:
- 1 lb skinless salmon fillet (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey
Optional Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Season salmon: In a medium bowl, toss the salmon cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook salmon: Place the salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 7–9 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through and lightly crisped on the edges.
- Prepare Bang Bang sauce: While the salmon cooks, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey in a small bowl to make the sauce.
- Coat salmon: Once cooked, transfer the salmon bites to a bowl and drizzle with the Bang Bang sauce or toss to coat.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the sriracha to your preferred spice level.
- These salmon bites are great served over rice, in lettuce wraps, or as a party appetizer with toothpicks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
