Valentina Ablaev
Look no further for the most incredible bang bang salmon bites recipe ready in less than 30 minutes. The juicy yet crispy salmon bites tossed in the easiest sauce are great for game days, parties, or even a quick weeknight. Serve the salmon bites over rice, as tacos, or even as lettuce wraps.
This crunchy bang bang salmon is an air fryer dish! While pan-seared salmon is always delicious, the ease and convenience of the air fryer make this version hard to beat. The salmon has the best flavor thanks to the sweet and spicy sauce and is the perfect easy dinner for busy weeknights.
Bang bang sauce is the best way to elevate any dish! From crispy bang bang shrimp to our easy bang bang chicken – this is the secret to the best dish.
Ingredients for Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites
- Salmon fillets – Cut the salmon into bite-sized pieces using a sharp knife.
- Seasoning – A blend of salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Bang bang sauce – Our creamy bang bang sauce is a combination of mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and sriracha for a kick!
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.
Healthy Bang Bang Salmon Bites
Make these air fryer salmon bites extra healthy with diet bang bang sauce! Swap out the mayo for plain Greek yogurt!
Tools for this Recipe
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- Our air fryer is our most-used kitchen tool! This is by far our most used and most loved kitchen item. We had a cosori before and upgraded to this one and absolutely worth every penny!
- When using the air fryer, air fryer liners are the best for keeping the air fryer basket clean.
Make Bang Bang Salmon in the Air Fryer
The easiest step-by-step recipe instruction. Be sure to have your side ready so when the salmon is doesn’t it doesn’t cool while you’re prepping your side.
- Season salmon. In a large bowl, toss the cubed salmon in oil and seasoning.
2. Air fry. Add the salmon to the air fryer basket and bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
3. Sauce. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients.
4. Coat. Add the cooked salmon to a bowl and toss with bang bang sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds, and drizzle with remaining sauce. Serve over white rice and enjoy!
Other Cooking Methods
Though we love cooking the salmon bites in an air fryer, I know not everyone owns one or prefers other cooking methods. Here are other ways to cook the salmon.
Add the salmon to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or until the cubes are cooked through.
Heat a skillet with oil and add the cubes in a single layer. Flip each salmon cube after a golden-brown crust forms. Cook on all sides until crispy and cooked through.
Expert Tips:
- Spice it up. Add a touch of extra sriracha sauce to the bang bang sauce for a spicy kick!
- Even cooking. Cut the salmon into even bite-sized cubes for even cooking.
- Handle the salmon gently. When seasoning the salmon, it’s crucial to toss it gently. Salmon is a fragile meat, and you don’t want to smush the edges.
- Don’t overcook. No one likes dry salmon, so it is vital not to overcook the salmon. Air fry the cubes until they reach 145°F.
Serve Salmon Bites
- Rice salmon bowl: These salmon cubes make for a delicious bowl! Just like our easy shrimp bowl, add the salmon to a bowl of rice, and garnish with your favorite toppings; the perfect healthy dinner!
- Salad: Serve these crispy salmon bites with a spicy cucumber side salad.
- Wraps: Add the salmon bites to lettuce leaves to create mini salmon wraps, inspired by our chicken lettuce wraps!
Store & Reheat
- Storage. Store the bang bang salmon bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat. Keep the salmon crispy by reheating it in the air fryer. If the salmon is too dry, lightly spray it with oil.
- Freeze. To store this salmon in the freezer, add the cooled salmon to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat the salmon in a pan or the air fryer until warmed through.
More Recipes
If you enjoyed this salmon recipe, be sure to try our other delicious salmon recipes; here are some of our favorites:
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- Open-Faced
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- Seafood
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Bang Bang Salmon Bites
Ingredients
- 2 pounds salmon fillet cut into 1 ½ to 2 inch pieces
- 3 Tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika powder
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
bang bang sauce:
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
- minced garlic clove
- ½ tbsp sriracha
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Add the salmon pieces to a large bowl and drizzle with the oil.
- Combine the salt, garlic, paprika, pepper, and season the salmon, tossing lightly.
- In a separate bowl, combine the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Add the salmon, spread it out evenly, and air fry at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.
- Add the sauce over the salmon bites, toss to combine.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, and enjoy
- Serve and enjoy friends.
Notes
- Cut the salmon evenly for consistent cooking. Slice the salmon into uniform, bite-sized cubes to ensure everything cooks at the same pace.
- Be gentle when handling. Salmon is delicate, so when seasoning, toss it carefully to avoid breaking or mashing the edges.
- Avoid overcooking. Dry salmon is a no-go. Air fry just until the internal temperature reaches 145°F for perfectly tender bites.
- Store leftovers. Keep leftover salmon bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Recipe FAQs
This bang bang sauce has just a touch of sriracha and isn’t too spicy! This can be easily adjusted to be more or less spicy.
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the salmon to ensure that it’s cooked through. Salmon should reach at least 145°F internal temperature.
For this recipe, you’ll want skinless salmon.
