Description
Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon Bites pack a punch of flavor with a spicy, creamy sauce. This simple preparation brings a healthy meal on the table quickly, making it ideal for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 g) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (60 g) sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) sriracha
- 2 tsps (14 g) honey
- juice (about 1 tbsp / 15 ml) of one lime
- 4 fillets (1½ lbs / 680 g) of salmon, skinless and boneless cut into cubes
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) neutral oil
- 1 tsp (2 g) paprika
- 1 tsp (3 g) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (2 g) onion powder
- ½ tsp (3 g) kosher salt
- ½ tsp (1 g) black pepper
- ⅛ tsp (0.25 g) cayenne pepper
- 3 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl and mix until smooth. Refrigerate to let flavors meld.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes.
- Put cubed salmon in the air fryer basket. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Shake the basket gently to coat the salmon evenly.
- Cook for 4 minutes, then shake the basket to redistribute the salmon. Return to air fryer and cook for another 4 minutes. Continue cooking in 4-minute intervals, shaking between each round, until salmon is lightly golden and cooked through — about 8 to 12 minutes total depending on cube size and air fryer model.
- Ensure salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and flakes easily but remains tender.
- Transfer salmon bites to a serving bowl, drizzle with prepared bang bang sauce, and top with chopped green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the sauce chill longer before serving.
Adjust the heat level by adding more or less sriracha to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4-5 bites)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 56mg