Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Air fryer salmon bites are a fancy yet healthy meal to make on repeat. Marinated and served with creamy bang bang sauce for extra flavor!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or light mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce of your choice* (I prefer Sriracha but you could also use Tabasco, Tapatio, Cholula, Nando's Peri Peri, etc.)
- 1 pound skinless salmon, cut into 1-inch bites
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and hot sauce. Reserve half of the sauce in another small bowl for later. (The sauce makes 1 cup total so you'll want to add about 1/2 cup over the salmon bites.)
- Add salmon cubes to the same large bowl and toss to coat in the bang bang sauce. Optional but recommended: Let salmon marinate in the sauce for up to 30 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 375ºF. If your air fryer doesn't have a preheat option, simply let heat at 375ºF for 2 minutes.
- Use tongs to add salmon cubes to the air fryer basket, letting any excess sauce drip off before placing in basket. Discard the excess marinade sauce. Quick tip: Before placing the salmon cubes in the basket, I recommend placing over an air fryer parchment liner if you have it. It makes for easier clean up!
- Let salmon cook for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown on top. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and desired amount of reserved bang bang sauce.
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Notes
Hot Sauce Note: Feel free to add 2-3 more teaspoons of hot sauce if you prefer a spicier sauce. If you prefer a very mild sauce, you can omit the hot sauce altogether.
Salmon Note: This recipe calls for skinless salmon, but you could definitely keep the skin on too–it will get nice and crispy! Salmon skin has similar nutrients to the meaty part of the filet and actually has a higher concentration of omega-3s. If you’re not a fan of the salmon skin, you can buy skinless filets or carefully remove it with a sharp knife.
Serving Suggestions: Read the blog post above for serving suggestions like cauliflower rice and air fried broccoli!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 21gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 990mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g
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