Bang Bang Salmon Bites in Air Fryer
Crispy and flavorful Bang Bang Salmon Bites made quickly in the air fryer, tossed in a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or snack!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water until well combined.
In a separate shallow bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Dip each salmon cube first into the egg mixture, then coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture. Set aside on a plate.
Arrange the coated salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Air fry the salmon bites at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until golden brown and cooked through.
While the salmon cooks, prepare the bang bang sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth.
Once the salmon bites are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl and gently toss with the bang bang sauce until evenly coated.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.