Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites (Printable View)
Spicy-sweet salmon bites with chili, honey, lime, and herbs. Oven-baked or air-fried for a crunchy finish.
# Ingredient List:
→ For the salmon
01 -
1 pound salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
→ For the bang bang sauce
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
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1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
→ For garnish
14 -
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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Lime wedges
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Cut salmon fillets into 1-inch cubes and gather all seasonings.
02 -
Pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels. Drizzle evenly with olive oil and toss with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until well-coated.
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In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and fresh lime juice. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
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Preheat oven or air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Arrange seasoned salmon cubes in a single layer on a lined baking sheet or in the air fryer basket. Bake for 12-15 minutes or air fry for 8-10 minutes, until salmon is cooked through and edges are crisp.
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Transfer hot salmon bites to a large bowl and toss with prepared bang bang sauce until evenly coated. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lime wedges.
# Supplementary Details:
01 -
For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket or baking sheet.