Description
These Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon Bites are crispy, flavorful, and perfectly coated with a spicy-sweet bang bang sauce. Using the air fryer makes them a healthier alternative to deep frying, delivering a crunchy texture with minimal oil. Perfect as a delicious appetizer or a quick main dish served over rice.
Ingredients
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Salmon Bites
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking spray
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Garnish (optional)
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat while you prepare the salmon.
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly.
- Coat the Salmon: Dip each salmon cube into the beaten eggs, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated. This creates a crispy crust when air fried.
- Prepare for Air Frying: Lightly brush or spray the coated salmon bites with olive oil to help them crisp up and brown evenly in the air fryer.
- Air Fry the Salmon Bites: Arrange the salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded for even cooking. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote uniform browning, until the bites are golden and crispy.
- Make Bang Bang Sauce: While the salmon cooks, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Toss and Serve: Once the salmon bites are cooked, gently toss them in the prepared bang bang sauce to evenly coat each piece. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha in the sauce to control the level of spiciness to your liking.
- These bites make a perfect appetizer or can be served over rice for a satisfying main course.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
