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Bang Bang Salmon Recipe

Bang Bang Salmon Recipe

5.2 from 29 reviews

Bang Bang Salmon is a delicious and spicy dish featuring crispy air-fried salmon bites coated in a creamy and zesty Bang Bang sauce. It’s a perfect combination of flavors and textures that will surely impress your taste buds!

Ingredients

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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

  1. Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, and lime juice until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Prepare Salmon Bites: In a large bowl, combine the salmon bites, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
  3. Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Cook salmon bites in a single layer for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  4. Finish: Transfer cooked salmon bites to a platter and drizzle with Bang Bang sauce. Serve with extra sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • For extra crispy salmon, you can lightly coat the salmon bites with breadcrumbs before air frying.
  • Adjust the spiciness of the Bang Bang sauce by increasing or decreasing the amount of sriracha sauce.

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Keywords: Bang Bang Salmon, Salmon Bites, Air Fryer Salmon, Spicy Salmon Recipe