10 Minute Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Bang Bang Sauce
Crispy air fryer salmon bites tossed in creamy, spicy bang bang sauce. Ready in 10 minutes for the perfect quick weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing bowls
- Paper towels
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds fresh salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for extra heat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for finishing
Instructions
- Pat salmon cubes completely dry with paper towels. This ensures crispy results.
- In a large bowl, toss dried salmon with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne until evenly coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
- Arrange seasoned salmon in a single layer in air fryer basket, leaving space between pieces for air circulation.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking basket halfway through, until golden and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- While salmon cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth.
- Transfer hot salmon bites to a serving bowl and drizzle with bang bang sauce. Toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Cut salmon into uniform 1-inch pieces for even cooking
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket - cook in batches if needed
- Pat salmon very dry before seasoning for maximum crispiness
- Sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in refrigerator
- For extra crispy results, lightly spray salmon with oil before air frying