Ingredients
Salmon
- 1 ½ pounds salmon, about 4 filets, skins removed, cut into 1-inch bites
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1 cup (232 g) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (132 g) Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha, or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 390°F to prepare for cooking.
- Season the salmon: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Add the salmon bites and gently toss to evenly coat all pieces with the seasoning mixture.
- Prepare the bang bang sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until smooth and well combined.
- Coat the salmon bites: Pour half of the prepared bang bang sauce into another bowl and set aside for drizzling later. Toss the salmon bites in the remaining sauce to coat.
- Cook the salmon: Working in batches, place the coated salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to ensure even cooking. Air fry for 4-5 minutes, then flip the bites over and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 140-145°F.
- Serve: Transfer the cooked salmon bites to a plate and drizzle with the reserved bang bang sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped chives for added freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Oven Instructions: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place seasoned salmon cubes on the baking sheet without applying the bang bang sauce to avoid burning.
- Bake for 16 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- After baking, toss the salmon bites in the bang bang sauce and garnish with chives before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer (with optional oven baking)
- Cuisine: American with Asian-inspired flavors
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 4 ounces salmon and sauce)
- Calories: 821 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 60 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 45 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
