Air-Fried Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites
Golden, crispy salmon bites coated in a flavorful Bang Bang sauce, perfect for a quick dinner or a party appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ tsp tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray
Bang Bang Sauce:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).Season the salmon pieces with salt and pepper.Set up a breading station with three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.Dip each salmon piece in flour, then egg, and finally coat with panko.Place the breaded salmon pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer.Lightly spray with cooking spray.Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.While the salmon cooks, mix all the Bang Bang sauce ingredients in a bowl.Once the salmon bites are done, drizzle with Bang Bang sauce or serve it on the side.
Notes
For extra crispiness, spray the salmon bites with a bit more cooking spray before the final 2 minutes of frying.