Description
Delicious and crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon Bites—a perfect appetizer or main course featuring tender salmon cubes coated in a flavorful mix of spices and cornstarch, air-fried to perfection, and tossed in a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce with sweet chili and sriracha.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: In a medium bowl, toss the salmon cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the salmon and gently toss again to ensure all sides are coated.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for 3 minutes to ensure even cooking and a crispy texture.
- Air Fry the Salmon Bites: Arrange the salmon cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to promote even crispiness and ensure the salmon cooks through perfectly.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: While the salmon cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth and well blended.
- Coat and Serve: Once the salmon bites are cooked and crispy, drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over them or toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately, garnished with optional green onions or sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For an extra crunchy texture, lightly spray the coated salmon bites with oil before air frying.
- These salmon bites pair wonderfully with steamed rice, wrapped in lettuce cups, or served over a fresh salad.
- The Bang Bang sauce can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week without losing flavor.
