Bang Bang Salmon
This Bang Bang Salmon features crispy, bite-sized salmon pieces seasoned with smoky spices and air-fried to perfection, then coated in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce made from Thai sweet chili, sriracha, lime, and honey. It’s fast, flavorful, and ideal for both quick dinners and crowd-pleasing appetizers.
Servings: 4
Calories: 520kcal
Ingredients
For the Salmon Bites:
- 1½ 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
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth. Set aside.
Season the Salmon:
- In a large bowl, combine the salmon pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). Toss until evenly coated.
Air Fry the Salmon:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Arrange the salmon in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through and the edges are crisp.
Serve:
- Transfer the cooked salmon bites to a serving platter. Drizzle with the prepared Bang Bang sauce and serve any remaining sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
Use fresh, skinless salmon for best texture.
Adjust sriracha to suit your preferred spice level.
Drizzle the sauce just before serving to maintain crispiness.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
Freeze cooked salmon bites for up to 2 months; reheat in the air fryer for best texture.