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Bang Bang Salmon Air Fryer Recipe
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Easy Bang Bang Salmon Air Fryer

Crispy salmon bites cooked in the air fryer and finished with a creamy, sweet, and mildly spicy bang bang sauce for a fast, flavor-packed dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the salmon
  • 1.5 pounds salmon, skinless and cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or regular
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine salt or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
For the bang bang sauce
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce more or less to taste
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
  • chopped green onions and lime wedges for serving, optional

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels, then place them in a bowl and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne until evenly coated.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar or lime juice until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the heat or sweetness as desired.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–4 minutes. Arrange the seasoned salmon in a single layer in the basket, leaving space between pieces.
  4. Air fry the salmon for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket or turning the pieces halfway through, until the edges are lightly crisp and the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Transfer the hot salmon bites to a serving dish and drizzle with some of the bang bang sauce. Serve the remaining sauce on the side with green onions and lime wedges.

Notes

For extra crisp edges, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket and cook the salmon in batches if needed. You can prepare the sauce up to several days in advance and store it refrigerated.