Bang Bang Salmon Bites (Air Fryer)

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 191kcal

Author: Lauren

These Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon Bites are absolute FIRE. They're the easiest ever to make and packed full of health and flavor! Top these salmon bites on your favorite salad, bowl or eat along your favorite sides. And did I mention they're prepped and ready in just 15 minutes?!

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Equipment

Air Fryer I love this 5-in-1 grill/oven/air fryer from Ninja! It you don't have a ton of counter space for several different appliances I highly recommend this one!

Ingredients

1 lb. salmon filets skinless
1 Tbsp sweet paprika
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Bang Bang Sauce:

1/2 cup light mayonnaise (120g)
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce (60g)
1.5 tsp honey
1.5 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp sriracha can add 1-2 tsp more more if you want it spicier
1 Tbsp water (more or less depending on if you want it as a sauce or more like a dressing)

Instructions

Make the sauce: Whisk together all the ingredients in a bowl or shake in a mason jar. Store in the fridge until ready to use. Dressing will thicken with time; To make it thinner, just shake with a little more water until desired consistency.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Whisk the seasoning mix together in a small bowl.
Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Add salmon bites to a bowl and spray with cooking spray so all sides are coated. Add the seasoning mix and toss with the salmon bites to evenly coat.
Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Add the salmon bites to the air fryer basket in an even layer and cook for 5-7 minutes, tossing halfway through, or until the salmon is no longer pink.

Notes

How to Store and Reheat:

Store leftover salmon bites in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
To reheat salmon bites, place leftover salmon in the air fryer and heat it for about three minutes at 350°F, shaking halfway.

Helpful Tips:

Make sure salmon is fully thawed if using frozen. To thaw, you can put frozen salmon in the refrigerator overnight. Or, place the salmon in a sealed bag in a bowl of cold water and let it sit for 30 minutes, or until thawed.
Make sure to pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. This will ensure the cooking oil, and therefore the seasoning, sticks to the salmon well and doesn't run off from the excess water. Which helps lock in the moisture and also ensures max flavor.
To ensure that salmon bites cook evenly, be sure to cut into even 1-inch cubes. Also, be sure to shake the air fryer basket (or flip bites if using an air fryer with a tray) halfway though.
Make sure not to overcook the salmon bites as this can turn the salmon dry

Bang Bang Sauce Nutrition:

Per serving: 2 Tbsp (30g) – makes 7 servings
Nutrition per serving: 52 calories 4C / 4F / 0P
MFP entry: LFF Skinny Bang Bang Sauce

*log Bang Bang Sauce or dressing or choice separately

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