Description
Crispy bang bang salmon bites emerge as a quick, zesty appetizer celebrating Pacific Northwest seafood with spicy mayo and panko crumbs. Home cooks can savor these irresistible morsels in minutes, creating restaurant-quality flavor without extensive kitchen skills.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs salmon, about 4 filets, skins removed, cut into 1-inch bites
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup (232 g) mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup (132 g) Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 tsp Sriracha, or more to taste
- 2 tbsps honey
- chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Start by preheating your air fryer to 390°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until combined.
- Drop in the salmon chunks and stir gently until each piece is well coated.
- Next, whip up the Bang Bang sauce by blending the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey in a separate bowl.
- Scoop out half of the sauce and set it aside for serving. Use the rest to coat the seasoned salmon bites.
- Place the salmon into the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary so the pieces don’t overlap.
- Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, then flip and continue air frying for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and reaches 140–145°F.
- Transfer the cooked salmon to a plate, drizzle with the reserved sauce, and top with fresh chives to serve.
Notes
- Prep Precision: Center your oven rack to guarantee uniform heat distribution for consistent baking results.
- Mix Mastery: Sift dry ingredients thoroughly to eliminate lumps and ensure smooth, even texture.
- Gentle Folding Technique: Use circular motions when combining wet and dry ingredients to maintain a light, airy consistency.
- Cooling Wisdom: Allow baked item to rest in the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack, preventing structural collapse and maintaining optimal moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 565
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg