Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Bang Bang Sauce
Make crispy salmon bites quickly in your air fryer and top them with a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 3 servings
- Category: Main Course
- 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 sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels. Toss the cubes gently with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the seasoned salmon cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping the cubes halfway through, until the salmon is opaque and slightly crispy on the outside.
- While the salmon cooks, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, lemon juice, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Remove the cooked salmon bites from the air fryer.
- Toss the hot salmon bites in about half of the Bang Bang sauce, or drizzle the sauce over the top before serving.
- Serve immediately over rice or with a side of steamed vegetables.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly dust the salmon cubes with a small amount of cornstarch before adding the oil.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise in the sauce for a lighter option.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, chill it for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 21
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 95