Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Bang Bang Salmon, where crispy seasoned salmon bites meet a bold, creamy sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or as an eye-catching appetizer at gatherings. With a quick preparation time of just 27 minutes, you can enjoy the delightful combination of Thai sweet chili, sriracha, lime, and honey that will leave everyone asking for seconds. The air fryer method ensures a healthier option without compromising on taste, making it an ideal choice for those who love easy yet impressive seafood dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds skinless salmon fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice to make the Bang Bang sauce; set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss salmon pieces with olive oil and seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne).
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes. Arrange salmon in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 8–10 minutes until crispy on edges.
- Serve the cooked salmon bites drizzled with Bang Bang sauce and additional sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg