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Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Bang Bang Salmon Bites (Air Fryer Recipe)

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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 6 minutes
Make juicy bang bang salmon bites in the air fryer in under 15 minutes. The creamy sweet and spicy bang bang sauce makes them incredibly addictive.
Servings 4 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Chinese

Ingredients

For the Salmon
  • 3 salmon fillets cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • sprinkle of salt optional
For Garnish (optional)
  • Chopped chives
  • Furikake

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Cut them into bite-sized cubes about 1 inch each.
    Cutting fresh salmon fillet into bite-sized cubes for air fryer salmon bites.
  2. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Toss until evenly coated.
    Raw salmon cubes on a plate topped with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder for bang bang salmon bites.
  3. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil, or line it with parchment paper. Arrange the salmon pieces in a single layer, making sure the pieces do not touch.
    Seasoned salmon cubes arranged in a single layer in an air fryer basket lined with parchment paper.
  4. Air fry at 400°F for 6 minutes – no need to shake the basket.
    Air fryer salmon bites cooked until tender and lightly golden in the air fryer basket.
  5. While the salmon cooks, make the sauce. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey. Add a sprinkle of salt if needed.
    Creamy homemade bang bang sauce mixed until smooth and lightly orange.
  6. Transfer the cooked salmon bites to a plate and drizzle with the bang bang sauce or toss gently to coat. Garnish with chopped chives and furikake if desired. Serve and enjoy.
    Creamy bang bang sauce being poured over cooked salmon bites in a bowl.

Nutrition

Serving1 servingCalories359 kcalCarbohydrates4 gProtein27 gFat26 gSaturated Fat5.7 gPolyunsaturated Fat7.2 gMonounsaturated Fat11.3 gCholesterol75 mgSodium495 mgPotassium610 mgSugar3 gVitamin A100 IUVitamin C2 mgCalcium15 mgIron0.8 mg

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