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Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Bang Bang Sauce

A quick and flavorful dish of air-fried salmon bites paired with a spicy and creamy Bang Bang sauce, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Bites
  • 1 lb center cut Atlantic salmon fillet, skin removed and diced into 1-inch chunks
  • 0.5 tsp coarse sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika or sweet paprika
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 to 2 tsp honey (optional) Adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • as needed spray Olive oil spray for the air fryer basket
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup kewpie mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp hot sauce or sriracha Adjust to spice preference
  • 0.2 oz garlic, grated or crushed (about 1 large clove)
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1.5 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 pinches coarse sea salt
For Garnishing
  • 1 bulb scallion, chopped or chive
  • as needed to taste Toasted white and black sesame seeds or furikake

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Remove the skin from the salmon. Cut the fillet into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large bowl.
  2. Add coarse sea salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, honey (if using), and olive oil to the salmon. Toss everything well to coat.
Cooking
  1. For air frying: Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Place the salmon in batches and cook at 350°F (177°C) for 8 minutes.
  2. For baking: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and space the salmon chunks apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Making the Bang Bang Sauce
  1. Mix together the mayonnaise, rice vinegar, hot sauce, grated garlic, coconut aminos, ketchup, and sea salt in a bowl.
Serving
  1. Once the salmon is cooked, transfer it to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Serve warm, with extra Bang Bang sauce on the side.

Notes

Make sure to dice the salmon into uniform pieces for even cooking. You can adjust the level of spice in the Bang Bang sauce by adding more or less hot sauce according to your taste. For extra crispiness, you can air fry the salmon for a couple of extra minutes but watch closely to avoid overcooking.