Description
Bang Bang Salmon is a quick and delicious dish that combines crispy salmon bites with a bold, zesty sauce. This recipe features tender salmon pieces coated in a creamy blend of Thai sweet chili and sriracha, delivering a delightful balance of sweetness and heat. Perfect as a weeknight dinner or an appetizer for gatherings, Bang Bang Salmon can be easily whipped up in under 30 minutes. Serve it with rice, in tacos, or alongside fresh salads for a versatile meal that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds salmon fillets (skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 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)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice to create the Bang Bang sauce. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss the salmon pieces with olive oil and seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne).
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon in a single layer in the basket and cook for 8–10 minutes until crispy.
- Serve the cooked salmon bites on a platter drizzled with the Bang Bang sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg