Bang Bang Salmon
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Bang Bang Salmon
Description
This recipe begins by coating salmon chunks with olive oil and a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne for heat. The pieces are cooked in an air fryer at 400°F until cooked through with crispy edges, turning halfway to ensure even crisping.
The Bang Bang sauce is prepared by whisking mayonnaise with Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth, combining creamy, sweet, spicy, and tangy elements.
The crispy salmon bites are arranged on a platter and drizzled with the sauce, with extra sauce served alongside for dipping. This combination contrasts the tender salmon with a flavorful, spicy sauce that brightens the dish.
Cooking in batches and in a single layer helps maintain salmon texture and prevents steaming. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for two months, with proper storage techniques.
Ingredients
Salmon Bites:
- 1 ½ pounds salmon skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces, fillets
- 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
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, and lime juice until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the salmon bites, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Toss until the salmon bites are evenly coated with the seasonings.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Place the salmon bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not overcrowded. You may need to cook them in batches. Air fry the salmon bites for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through and crispy on the edges.
- Transfer the cooked salmon bites to a serving platter and drizzle with the Bang Bang sauce. Serve the remaining sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Use fresh, skinless salmon fillets cut into uniform bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Adjust sriracha quantity in the sauce to control heat level to your preference.
- Cook salmon in a single layer in the air fryer; cook in batches if necessary to ensure crispiness.
- Drizzle sauce over salmon just before serving to keep the pieces crispy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerate up to 3 days; freeze cooked salmon bites for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 520 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 520kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 790mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 882mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 393IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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