Description

This Bang Bang Salmon recipe features crispy, bite-sized salmon pieces perfectly seasoned and air-fried to perfection. Tossed in a creamy, tangy, and spicy homemade Bang Bang sauce made from mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice, this dish is a flavorful and vibrant appetizer or main course that comes together quickly and easily.

Ingredients

Scale

Salmon Bites

1 ½ 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)

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

Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, and lime juice until well combined. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
Season the Salmon Bites: In a large bowl, combine the salmon pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper. Toss thoroughly to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning.
Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking the salmon bites evenly.
Cook the Salmon Bites: Arrange the salmon pieces in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to ensure proper crisping. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through and has crispy edges.
Serve: Transfer the cooked salmon bites to a serving platter and drizzle with the prepared Bang Bang sauce. Serve additional sauce on the side for dipping, making this dish both flavorful and interactive.

Notes

You can adjust the sriracha sauce in the Bang Bang sauce to taste depending on your preferred spice level.
Ensure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to get the best crispy texture on the salmon.
If you don’t have an air fryer, this recipe can be adapted by baking the salmon bites at 425°F for about 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through.
For a lower-calorie option, reduce the amount of mayonnaise or substitute with Greek yogurt in the sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American with Asian fusion

Keywords: Bang Bang Salmon, air fryer salmon, crispy salmon bites, spicy salmon appetizer, Thai sweet chili sauce, quick salmon recipe