Description
These Spicy Air-Fried Salmon Nuggets combine smoky, tender salmon with a crispy exterior and a zesty Bang Bang sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, main course, or taco filling, this recipe is quick, flavorful, and endlessly versatile.
Ingredients
For the Salmon Bites:
- Salmon Fillets: 1½ pounds, skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Smoked Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Cayenne Pepper: ¼ teaspoon (optional)
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- Mayonnaise: ½ cup
- Thai Sweet Chili Sauce: ¼ cup
- Sriracha Sauce: 1 tablespoon (adjust to taste)
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Lime Juice: 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
- Season the Salmon: Toss salmon pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Heat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Cook the Salmon: Place salmon pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Serve: Drizzle Bang Bang sauce over the salmon bites and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by modifying cayenne and sriracha.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes if you don’t have an air fryer.
- Pair with rice, salad, or use as a taco filling for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion