Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Method7 steps · about 18 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to the source setting of 350°F (about 180°C).

2. 2

   Step 2: Cut the 300 g salmon into bite-size cubes, removing any skin or pin bones as needed.

   Uses 300 g salmon, cut into bites

   
3. 3

   Step 3: Toss all the salmon cubes with 1 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder (1 tsp), paprika (1 tsp), cayenne and the salmon Cajun seasoning (1 tsp), plus a pinch each salt and black pepper, until evenly seasoned.

   Uses All salmon bites cut in step 2 · 1 tsp garlic powder · 1 tsp onion powder · 1 tsp paprika · 1 tsp cayenne pepper · 1 tsp cajun seasoning · A pinch salt · A pinch black pepper

   
4. 4

   Step 4: Lightly grease the air-fryer basket with neutral oil as needed, then spread the seasoned salmon bites in an even layer.

   Uses Neutral oil for lightly greasing; amount unspecified · All seasoned salmon bites

5. 5

   Step 5: Air-fry the basket of salmon for about 8 minutes, until cooked through and the flesh flakes easily. Prepare the sauce in step 6 while the salmon cooks; continue briefly if needed to reach the cooked endpoint.

   Air-fry salmon bites · 8 minUses All salmon bites placed in the basket

   
6. 6

   Step 6: While the salmon cooks, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce, 2 tsp Sriracha, the separate 1 tsp Cajun seasoning for the sauce, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until smooth.

   Uses ½ cup mayonnaise · ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce · 2 tsp Sriracha · Separate 1 tsp Cajun seasoning for sauce · 1 tbsp lemon juice

   
7. 7

   Step 7: When the salmon is cooked through, serve the finished salmon bites with all the prepared bang bang sauce. Add the optional 1 tbsp chili oil if using, and ready cooked rice as desired. This makes 2 portions; rice is a separate optional side.

   Uses All cooked salmon bites · All prepared bang bang sauce · Optional 1 tbsp chili oil · Optional ready cooked rice; amount unspecified