Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Bang Bang Sauce
Make crispy, tender salmon bites quickly in your air fryer and coat them in a spicy, creamy Bang Bang sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 3 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels. Toss the cubes in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the seasoned salmon cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through and slightly crispy.
- While the salmon cooks, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Remove the cooked salmon bites from the air fryer. Place them in a clean bowl.
- Pour the Bang Bang sauce over the hot salmon bites and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately over rice or with steamed vegetables.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly dust the salmon cubes with a thin coating of cornstarch before tossing with oil.
- If you prefer a milder sauce, reduce the sriracha amount or substitute it with a dash of paprika.
- You can use frozen salmon if you thaw and pat it completely dry before seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 19
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 75