Description
Bang Bang Salmon Bites bring crispy coastal flavors directly from your air fryer to dinner tables with irresistible crunch and zesty sauce. Seafood enthusiasts will love these perfectly golden, spicy morsels that deliver restaurant-quality taste in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) salmon fillets (skin removed, cut into 1-inch bites)
- 1 cup mayonnaise (232 grams)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (132 grams)
Seasoning and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Garnish:
- 2 teaspoons sriracha (or more for added heat)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Freshly chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F, creating an optimal environment for achieving crispy salmon bites with a golden exterior.
- Create a robust seasoning blend by mixing olive oil with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Gently coat salmon pieces to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Craft the signature bang bang sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until perfectly smooth. Separate sauce into two portions: one for initial coating and another for final drizzling.
- Carefully position seasoned salmon pieces in a single layer within the air fryer basket, maintaining space between bites to allow proper hot air circulation.
- Cook salmon for 4-5 minutes, then carefully flip each piece. Continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 140-145°F, ensuring tender and fully cooked fish.
- Remove salmon bites from air fryer and transfer to a serving plate. Generously drizzle with reserved bang bang sauce, creating a glossy and flavorful finish.
- Garnish with freshly chopped chives, adding a vibrant green accent and subtle herbaceous note to complement the spicy and sweet sauce.
Notes
- Marinate salmon bites briefly in the spice mix to enhance flavor absorption and ensure even seasoning coverage.
- Adjust sriracha and sweet chili sauce quantities based on personal heat tolerance, creating a customizable spice experience.
- Use high-quality fresh salmon for the best texture and taste, preferably skin-off and cut into uniform bite-sized pieces to guarantee consistent cooking.
- Prevent sticking by lightly spraying the air fryer basket with cooking oil before adding salmon bites, which also helps achieve a crispier exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg