The Best Bang Bang Salmon Bites
Crispy, flavorful, and coated in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce—these Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon Bites are about to become your new favorite quick dinner! Made in the air fryer, this easy recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen in just 20 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Air Fryer oven method listed below!
Ingredients
- 4 6 oz salmon fillets skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- sesame seeds for garnish
- diced green onion for garnish
- Jasmine rice for serving
- Cooked green beans for serving
Marinade & Bang Bang Sauce
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper
- ⅓ cup mayo
- ⅓ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Combine the coconut aminos, hot sauce, ketchup, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic powder, salt, and crushed red pepper in a bowl and whisk.
- Add the cubed salmon to another larger bowl and pour HALF the marinade over top. Toss to combine and let the salmon marinate for 10 minutes.
- To the bowl with the remaining ½ of the (unused) marinade, add ⅓ cup mayo and ⅓ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt. Whisk to combine until you have a creamy Bang Bang sauce. If your sauce is too thin, feel free to add a little more mayo or yogurt until it's thickened to your liking. Place in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees for 3 minutes. Spray the bottom of the basket with avocado oil and add the salmon in a single layer (cooking in batches if needed).
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, CAREFULLY tossing/shaking the salmon halfway through, until desired level of crispiness has been reached/they brown evenly. They should be nicely browned and crispy.
- Serve the salmon with steamed white rice, cooked green beans, and a drizzle of the Bang Bang sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions and enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition info is for 1 serving = ¼ of the total salmon, marinade, and sauce.
- For Whole30: Replace honey with date syrup, use all mayo, and serve with cauliflower rice.
- For Dairy Free: Use all mayo and omit the Greek yogurt.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.
- Reheating: Air fry at 350°F for 2-3 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Baked option: Bake in the oven at 425°F for 12-15 minutes on a baking sheet, flipping halfway through. The salmon won't be quite as crispy, but will still be delicious. You could also use the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes to add some crispiness.
Nutrition
Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 920mg | Potassium: 882mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg