Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon Bites
These crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon Bites are tossed in a creamy spicy sauce and perfect for an appetizer or protein-packed main dish. Ready in under 20 minutes!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Salmon
- 1.5 pounds salmon filets skin removed and cut into 1-inch bites
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the salmon pieces to coat evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey to create the Bang Bang sauce.
- Divide the sauce in half. Reserve one half for serving and use the other to toss with the seasoned salmon bites.
- Place the salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd. Air fry for 4-5 minutes, flip, and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the salmon reaches 140–145°F.
- Transfer to a serving plate, drizzle with the reserved sauce, and garnish with chopped chives.
Notes
For oven preparation, bake salmon at 400°F for 16 minutes flipping halfway. Toss with sauce after baking to avoid burning.