Description
Bang Bang Salmon is a delightful and easy dish that will elevate your dinner table or impress your guests at any gathering. With crispy, seasoned salmon bites coated in a zesty Bang Bang sauce made from Thai sweet chili and sriracha, this recipe delivers a bold flavor explosion. The air fryer method ensures you achieve perfectly cooked salmon quickly, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Enjoy the versatility of this dish as either a main course or a fun appetizer, all while indulging in the health benefits of nutrient-rich salmon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds skinless salmon fillets, 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)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice to create the Bang Bang sauce.
- In a large bowl, toss salmon pieces with olive oil and seasonings until well coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange salmon in a single layer in the basket and cook for 8-10 minutes until crispy.
- Serve salmon bites drizzled with Bang Bang sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg