Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon Bites
Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon Bites are seasoned salmon bites coated in bang bang sauce and cooked in an air fryer for a delicious appetizer or main course.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowls
- baking sheet
Ingredients
Salmon
- 1.5 pounds salmon, skins removed, cut into 1-inch bites
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise (232 g)
- 0.5 cup Thai sweet chili sauce (132 g)
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- chives for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add salmon bites and gently toss to coat.
- In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Mix well.
- Pour half of the Bang Bang sauce into a separate bowl, reserving it for after the salmon has been cooked. Toss the seasoned salmon bites in the remaining sauce.
- Working in batches, place the salmon bites in an even layer in the basket of your air fryer. (Do not overcrowd.) Air fry for 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook 4-5 minutes more on the opposite side, or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 140-145°F.
- Transfer the salmon to a plate and drizzle with the reserved bang bang sauce.
- Garnish with chives.
Notes
For oven instructions, preheat oven to 400°F, and bake for 16 minutes flipping halfway through.
Nutrition
Serving: 6ouncesCalories: 821kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 39gFat: 71gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 188mgSodium: 817mgPotassium: 811mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
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