Description
Crispy bang bang salmon bites deliver a spicy-sweet explosion of flavor straight from your air fryer. Crunchy exterior and tender fish inside create a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) salmon, skin removed, cut into 1-inch bites
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the air fryer to 400F (200C), ensuring optimal cooking temperature for the salmon.
- Create a zesty seasoning blend by mixing olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Gently tumble salmon pieces through the seasoning mixture, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly and evenly coated with the aromatic spices.
- Carefully arrange seasoned salmon bites in a single, uncrowded layer within the air fryer basket to promote even cooking and crispy edges.
- Slide the basket into the air fryer and cook for 8-10 minutes, pausing midway to agitate the basket, which helps achieve uniform golden-brown coloration and perfect doneness.
- Simultaneously, craft a creamy, tangy sauce by whisking mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until the mixture becomes silky and well-integrated.
- Once salmon emerges golden and succulent, immediately transfer the hot bites into the prepared sauce, gently tossing to ensure complete and luxurious coating.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped chives over the sauced salmon bites for a vibrant, herbaceous finishing touch, then serve piping hot for maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Master precise seasoning by using fresh spices for maximum flavor intensity.
- Ensure salmon pieces are uniform in size to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture.
- Choose high-quality salmon with minimal moisture to achieve crispy, golden exterior in air fryer.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting Sriracha quantity for milder or spicier bang bang sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 55 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 45 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg