Description
Delicious and crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites made by air frying bite-sized salmon fillets seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices and topped with a creamy, spicy, and slightly sweet Bang Bang sauce. Perfect for a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish.
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.
- Season Salmon: In a large bowl, combine the salmon bite-sized pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Toss well to evenly coat the salmon pieces with the seasoning.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat while you prepare the salmon bites.
- Air Fry Salmon: Arrange the seasoned salmon bites in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket gently halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crispiness. The salmon should be cooked through and have a crispy exterior.
- Serve: Transfer the crispy salmon bites to a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the prepared Bang Bang sauce and serve extra sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra heat, cayenne pepper is optional and can be adjusted to taste.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with a vegan mayo to make this dish vegan-friendly.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Serve with rice or greens for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days but are best enjoyed fresh.
