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Air Fryer Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites

A pile of crispy, golden-brown bang bang salmon bites drizzled with spicy orange sauce on a white plate.
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Make crispy, flavorful Bang Bang Salmon bites quickly in the air fryer. The sauce provides a sweet, spicy, and creamy coating perfect for a fast weeknight meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • For the Bang Bang Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to your spice preference)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss the salmon cubes with olive oil.
  2. Coat the salmon: In a separate shallow dish, mix the panko breadcrumbs, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss the oiled salmon cubes in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
  3. Air fry the salmon: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the coated salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and cooked through.
  4. Make the sauce: While the salmon cooks, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic in a small bowl until smooth.
  5. Toss and serve: Place the hot, crispy salmon bites in a large bowl. Pour about half of the Bang Bang sauce over the bites and gently toss to coat. Add more sauce as desired.
  6. Serve immediately over rice or with a side of steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the coated salmon bites with cooking spray before air frying.
  • If you do not have an air fryer, you can bake these at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes.
  • Serve these salmon bites over rice bowls topped with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

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