Description
Bang Bang Salmon Bites sizzle with crispy, spicy perfection straight from your air fryer. Quick coastal flavors blend zesty sauce and tender fish chunks, delivering a mouthwatering appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Sauce and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 2 green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F, ensuring an optimal temperature for achieving crispy salmon bites with even cooking.
- Create a flavor-packed seasoning blend by combining olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Gently coat salmon pieces with the prepared seasoning mixture, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly and evenly seasoned.
- Arrange seasoned salmon bites in a single layer within the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to promote uniform cooking.
- Cook salmon for 8-10 minutes, pausing midway to shake the basket and guarantee consistent crispiness on all surfaces.
- While salmon cooks, craft the signature bang bang sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth and well-integrated.
- Transfer crispy salmon bites to a serving bowl and delicately drizzle with the prepared bang bang sauce, tossing to ensure complete coverage.
- Enhance the dish’s visual appeal and texture by garnishing with freshly chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side, allowing diners to add a bright, citrusy finish to the spicy, crispy salmon bites.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha levels to match personal heat tolerance, creating a customized spice experience for every palate.
- Choose fresh, high-quality salmon with firm texture to ensure crispy exterior and tender interior when air frying.
- Pat salmon pieces dry before seasoning to help achieve maximum crispiness and prevent excess moisture during cooking.
- Experiment with alternative protein options like tofu or chicken for different dietary preferences while maintaining similar cooking techniques.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg