Description
Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Bang Bang Sauce provide a quick, healthy, and flavorful dinner option. Crispy coated salmon pieces paired with a creamy spicy Bang Bang sauce make a crowd‑pleasing meal that’s perfect for weeknight meals or casual gatherings. This recipe uses simple pantry staples, requires no deep frying, and delivers restaurant‑style texture in minutes, ideal for busy families seeking nutritious comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillet, cut into bite‑size pieces
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup all‑purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine breadcrumbs, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip salmon pieces in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated bites in air fryer basket, spray lightly, and cook 8‑10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Whisk mayonnaise, sriracha, and honey for Bang Bang sauce.
- Serve hot with sauce on the side.
Notes
- For extra crunch
- use panko breadcrumbs. Adjust sriracha for desired heat level. Leftovers reheat well in the air fryer to retain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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