Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon

Tender bites of salmon, air fried for a speedy and spicy supper! Drizzle crispy tender bite-size pieces of salmon with creamy, spicy, sweet Bang Bang sauce and dinner is ready in a flash!

Ingredients:

1/2 lb (or about 200g) salmon, cut in 1" chunks

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/8 tsp chili powder

salt and pepper to taste

 

Bang Bang Sauce:

1/2 cup mayo

1/4 cup sweet chili sauce

1 tsp sriracha

1 tbsp honey

 

Sesame seeds to garnish

 

Preheat air fryer to 390°F

Combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper together in a medium sized bowl. Toss the salmon in olive oil then add to the seasonings and coat.

Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and reserve half to serve after cooking. Add the salmon to the remaining half of the sauce.

Spray air fryer basket with cooking oil. Place salmon in the basket in a single layer and air fry for 4-5 minutes, flip and cook another 4-5 minutes. The internal temperature should be 140-145°F. 

Plate, drizzle reserved sauce and add sesame seeds to garnish.

Serves 2

Adapted from: iamhomesteader.com

 

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