Description
This Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon Bites recipe offers a delicious, quick, and easy appetizer or main course featuring tender salmon cubes tossed in a spicy, creamy bang bang sauce. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a crispy exterior while remaining juicy inside, these salmon bites are ideal for a flavorful Asian-inspired dish that can be enjoyed anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked 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
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking the salmon bites evenly.
- Prepare the salmon: In a mixing bowl, toss the salmon cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until the pieces are fully coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Cook the salmon: Place the seasoned salmon cubes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Air fry the salmon for 7–9 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote even cooking and to achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
- Make the bang bang sauce: While the salmon cooks, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Whisk thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and well blended.
- Toss and serve: Once the salmon bites are cooked through, transfer them to a bowl and toss with the prepared bang bang sauce, or serve the sauce on the side for dipping. Optionally garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For a lighter version of the bang bang sauce, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha in the sauce to control the heat level according to your preference.
- Serve these salmon bites with steamed rice, lettuce cups, or a fresh side salad to make a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/4 pound salmon with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
