Bang Bang Salmon Bites with Crisp Edges and Sweet-Spicy Sauce
By Ava Mitchell
Prep
15 min
Cook
12 min
Total
27 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
These Bang Bang Salmon Bites are a tasty main dish or appetizer for weeknights․ Flakey salmon with crispy edges is served with a Thai chili and sriracha-based sauce sweetened with honey and lime․ Drizzling the sauce at the end helps maintain the crispness of bite-size flavored salmon pieces․
Fresh‚ boneless salmon fillets are cut into cubes and seasoned with olive oil‚ garlic powder‚ onion powder‚ smoked paprika‚ salt‚ pepper‚ and cayenne pepper‚ if using․ The seasonings give the salmon flavor without adding significant volume․ The salmon is served with a sauce prepared by whisking mayonnaise‚ Thai sweet chili sauce‚ sriracha‚ honey‚ and lime juice․ The sauce provides creaminess and sweetness and spiciness․
After preheating an air fryer to 400°F for about 5 minutes‚ arrange the salmon in a single layer in the basket and shake halfway through cooking․ Salmon will be fully cooked and crispy after 8 to 10 minutes․ The biggest problem when cooking salmon in an air fryer is that it may not cook or crisp properly if too much salmon is added at once; cook salmon in batches if needed․ Gently toss salmon before cooking to help prevent breakage․
Serve hot dishes with jasmine rice‚ avocado salad‚ Thai cucumber salad‚ or other salads․ Offer sauces to eat with the dishes․ Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days․ Reheat leftover dishes in an air fryer or regular oven․ Offer sauces with reheated leftovers rather than incorporating them into the dishes before serving․
Why you'll love this recipe
- A busy family can enjoy a 27-minute meal together with seasoned‚ small salmon bites cooked in an air fryer and a five-ingredient sauce prepared separately․
- Family members can adjust the spiciness because cayenne pepper is optional‚ sriracha sauce can be added to taste‚ and honey and Thai sweet chili sauce keep this sauce sweet․
- One layer in a basket produces crisp-edged‚ juicy foods that are easy to cut and serve without breading․
- Rice and other salad dishes can help fill out the first-course portion size․ Some options mentioned in the article are jasmine rice‚ avocado salad‚ cucumber salad‚ and mixed salad․
- Leftover salmon can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheated in an air fryer or oven before adding fresh sauce․
- It helps small groups avoid overcrowding‚ attendants bringing Bang Bang sauce in separate batches‚ and offering extra Bang Bang sauce on the side so that diners.
Ingredients
- •1 ½ lb salmon fillets (skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •1 tsp garlic powder
- •1 tsp onion powder
- •1 tsp smoked paprika
- •½ tsp salt
- •½ tsp black pepper
- •¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- •½ cup mayonnaise
- •¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- •1 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- •1 tbsp honey
- •1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, and lime juice until well combined. Set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the salmon bites, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Toss the salmon until the bites are evenly coated with the seasonings.
- 4
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
- 5
Place the salmon bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer, without overcrowding. Cook in batches if necessary.
- 6
Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through and crispy on the edges.
- 7
Transfer the cooked salmon bites to a serving platter and drizzle with the Bang Bang sauce.
- 8
Serve the remaining sauce on the side for dipping.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
520
Protein
34g
Fat
35g
Carbs
14g
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