Bang Bang Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Crispy salmon bites with a spicy-sweet kick are made lighter and healthier with the help of the air fryer. These flavorful bites offer a satisfying crunch without sacrificing taste or texture. Paired with our zesty bang bang sauce, they're perfect as an appetizer or a protein-packed main when served with rice and vegetables.
Ingredients
Salmon
- 1 1/2 lbs salmon filets
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt plain
- 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha or more to taste
- 1 1/2 tbsp honey
Garnish
- green onion sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon by removing the skin and cutting the flesh into 1-inch bites.1 1/2 lbs salmon filets
- Preheat the air fryer to 390˚F.
- In a large bowl, add olive oil for the salmon with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, if using. Add salmon bites to the bowl and toss to coat.2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- In a separate small bowl, add Greek yogurt, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Whisk to combine.1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce, 1 tbsp sriracha, 1 1/2 tbsp honey
- Add half of the bang bang sauce to the bowl with the salmon bites. Toss to coat. Reserve the remaining sauce.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches to cook all of the bites. Add the salmon bites in an even layer in the basket of your air fryer. Air fry for 4 to 5 minutes, flip and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes. The salmon is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 140˚F to 145˚F.
- Transfer salmon to a serving plate and drizzle with remaining bang bang sauce.
- Garnish with green onion and serve with rice, vegetables, etc.green onion
Notes
Recipe Notes:
- You can also use an avocado oil based mayonnaise instead of Greek yogurt. If you do, use only 1 Tbsp honey in the sauce recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 39gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 1074mgPotassium: 940mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 375IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg