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Bang bang salmon

Bang Bang Salmon

Crispy, spicy-sweet salmon bites cooked in the air fryer and coated in homemade bang bang sauce. Perfect for fast dinners or weekly meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 820 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • - Mixing bowls
  • - Tongs
  • Knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • Salmon
  • 1½ lbs salmon cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tsp Sriracha
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • Optional Garnish
  • Chopped chives or green onions
  • Lemon wedges
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat air fryer to 390°F.
  • Mix oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss with salmon cubes.
  • Combine all sauce ingredients. Reserve half.
  • Toss salmon with remaining sauce.
  • Air fry in a single layer for 4–5 minutes per side, until 140–145°F internal temp.
  • Drizzle with reserved sauce, garnish, and serve.

Notes

Bake option: 400°F for 16 minutes, flip halfway
Greek yogurt can sub for mayo
Pairs well with rice or lettuce wraps
Keyword bang bang salmon