Description
Bang Bang Salmon is a tantalizing dish that combines crispy salmon bites with a bold, zesty sauce, making it perfect for any meal. This recipe is quick to prepare, taking just 27 minutes from start to finish, and is packed with flavor thanks to a delicious blend of Thai sweet chili sauce and sriracha. Whether you’re cooking for a family dinner or hosting guests, these bite-sized delights are sure to impress. Not only is this dish a feast for the taste buds, but it’s also a healthier option thanks to air frying, which gives you that coveted crispiness without excess oil. Enjoy it as an appetizer, main course, or even atop salads for a nutritious twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds salmon fillets (skin removed, 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)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss salmon bites with olive oil and spices until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Cook the salmon bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer for 8-10 minutes until crispy on the edges.
- Serve on a platter drizzled with Bang Bang sauce and extra sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg