Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon, skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice (optional)
- Optional: Chopped green onions, sesame seeds, lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or air fryer to 390°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease air fryer basket.
- In a bowl, toss salmon cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Add cornstarch to a shallow bowl and dredge each salmon cube lightly, tapping off excess.
- For oven: Bake for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway. For air fryer: Cook for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey (if using), and lime juice to make sauce.
- Drizzle sauce over hot salmon bites or toss to coat. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, pat salmon dry before seasoning and spray with oil before cooking. Serve over rice, in tacos, or lettuce cups for fun variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer, Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, bang bang sauce, appetizer, spicy, air fryer, easy dinner