Description
Culinary magic unfolds with bang bang salmon, a zesty Korean-inspired dish that dazzles taste buds. Creamy, spicy sauce and perfectly seared salmon create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds salmon fillets
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Craft a zesty fusion sauce by whisking mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and fresh lime juice until silky smooth and well integrated.
- Elevate salmon pieces with a dynamic blend of garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne, thoroughly massaging the seasonings into each morsel with a touch of olive oil.
- Fire up the air fryer to a precise 400°F, allowing it to preheat for 3 minutes to ensure optimal cooking temperature.
- Strategically arrange salmon bites in a single, uncrowded layer within the air fryer basket, guaranteeing maximum crispiness and even heat distribution.
- Execute cooking process for 8-10 minutes, performing a mid-cycle basket shake to promote uniform browning and prevent sticking.
- Once salmon achieves a golden, crisp exterior and is thoroughly cooked, transfer to a pristine serving platter.
- Generously cascade the prepared Bang Bang sauce over the sizzling salmon bites, presenting additional sauce alongside for adventurous diners seeking extra flavor intensity.
Notes
- Check salmon freshness by ensuring a mild ocean scent and firm, moist texture without discoloration.
- Pat salmon dry before seasoning to achieve crispy, golden-brown exterior when air frying.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing cayenne pepper and sriracha according to personal heat tolerance.
- For gluten-free version, verify Thai sweet chili sauce is certified gluten-free or replace with homemade alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 432
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg