Ingredients & Substitutions

• Salmon: This recipe requires about 1 1/2 pounds of salmon. You can buy one whole filet or smaller filets to use. I prefer to remove the skin before cutting it into bite-sized pieces and cooking.
• Seasonings: To season the salmon, you need paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and pepper.
• Mayonnaise: The mayonnaise gives the bang bang sauce the creamy texture it is known for. You could make your own or use light mayonnaise if that is what you have on hand.
• Thai Sweet Chili Sauce: The sweetness really comes out in each bite, followed by the heat from the Sriracha. Make your own if you don’t have any on hand.
• Sriracha: Sriracha gives the sauce a spicy kick with some heat. You can definitely add more (or use less), depending on how much heat you can handle!
• Honey: Honey is used to balance out the flavors of the sauce. It adds a natural sweetness that helps to counteract the heat from the Sriracha and balances the tanginess of the Thai sweet chili sauce.

How To Serve Bang Bang Salmon Bites

These bites can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish:

• Serve over a bed of cooked white rice.
• Thread the bites onto skewers for a bang-bang salmon kebab.
• Serve on top of a lettuce salad.
• Provide large lettuce leaves for guests to make bang-bang salmon lettuce wraps.
• Make sliders.
  • Set out Hawaiian rolls or dinner rolls to add the salmon bites.
  • Provide toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, or pickles to make little sandwiches.

Can I Make Bang Bang Salmon Bites Ahead Of Time?

One part of this air fryer bang bang salmon bites recipe that you can get made in advance is the bang bang sauce.
Once mixed together, it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week!

How To Store Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Store leftover bang bang salmon bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
They will last up to 3-4 days.
Reheat the salmon in an air fryer or oven.