Description
Bang Bang Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish that combines crispy salmon bites with a creamy, spicy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or as an impressive appetizer at gatherings, this recipe is made easy with an air fryer, ensuring delicious results without the mess of traditional frying. With a tantalizing blend of sweet chili, sriracha, and lime, these salmon bites are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Whether served over a bed of greens or as part of a vibrant quinoa bowl, this versatile recipe offers endless possibilities for customization.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds salmon fillets (skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth. Set aside.
- Toss salmon pieces in a large bowl with olive oil and seasonings until well coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Cook salmon in batches for 8–10 minutes until crispy.
- Serve the cooked salmon bites drizzled with Bang Bang sauce and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 oz (140g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg