Are you looking for a healthy and tasty high-protein recipe? Today, We'll show you how to make the best Air Fryer Salmon Recipe. This bang-bang air fryer salmon comes out so moist and flavorful, and the bang-bang sauce is to die for. You'll never want to make salmon any other way again!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Spice it Up: The 'Bang Bang' sauce adds a punchy, spicy twist to cooked salmon fillets.
- Effortless Cooking: Utilizing your air fryer ensures a quick, easy, and foolproof preparation.
- Versatile: This Bang Bang Air Fryer Salmon Recipe can be served with many sides such as our tasty Mediterranean Orzo Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette recipe.
🥘 Ingredients
- Salmon Filets: Provide a tender, juicy base for the dish, offering a rich, slightly sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with the spicy bang bang sauce.
- Mayonnaise: Forms the creamy base of the bang bang sauce, adding a tangy richness that complements the salmon perfectly.
- Sweet Chili Sauce: Adds a sweet and spicy kick to the bang bang sauce, providing a delightful contrast to the creamy mayonnaise and the savory salmon.
- Sriracha: Brings an extra layer of heat to the sauce, amplifying the spiciness and adding complexity to the overall flavor profile of the dish.
- Green Onion (Chopped, For Garnish): Adds a fresh, slightly sharp note to the dish, providing a nice color contrast and a burst of flavor that cuts through the richness of the sauce.
- Nonstick Spray (if Air Frying): Ensures that the salmon doesn't stick to the air fryer, allowing it to cook evenly and achieve a beautiful golden-brown exterior.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
- Garlic Powder: You can use garlic powder or smoked paprika to season the salmon filets before cooking salmon.
🔪 How To Make Air Fryer Salmon With Bang Bang Sauce?
Step One: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. The bang-bang sauce is what makes this dish special. In a bowl stir together mayo, chili sauce, and sriracha until well combined.
Step Two: Spread a large spoonful of the bang-bang sauce on each Salmon filet and reserve some sauce for serving.
Step Three: Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray. You can also spray with olive oil. Place the salmon fillet in the air fryer, sauce side up. Cook salmon for 10 minutes.
Step Four: Place the salmon fillet in the air fryer, sauce side up. Cook salmon for 10 minutes. If desired, drizzle on the reserved sauce and garnish with green onion. Serve your air fryer salmon immediately and enjoy!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Choosing wild-caught salmon over farm-raised can offer a more intense flavor and firmer texture, perfect for air frying.
- For a creamier bang-bang sauce, opt for full-fat mayo which provides a richer flavor and smoother texture.
💭 FAQs
Yes, you can cook frozen salmon directly in the air fryer for the Bang Bang Salmon recipe. If you’re switching from fresh salmon, ensure it’s properly thawed to maintain texture. Air Frying salmon, whether fresh or frozen, delivers delicious results every time.
Leftover salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
🧂Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite vegetables to serve with bang bang salmon:
- Cauliflower Rice: Swap traditional rice for a healthier option – cauliflower rice, a light and tasty complement to your air fryer salmon.
- Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes: Enjoy a delightful contrast of textures with these air-fried potatoes, perfectly seasoned.
- Roasted Carrots: Pair bang bang salmon with roasted carrots for a delightful, sweet, and savory dinner experience.
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Air Fryer Salmon Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Salmon Fillets
- ⅓ Cup Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoon Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1-2 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon Green Onion
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- The bang-bang sauce is what makes this dish special. In a bowl stir together mayo, chili sauce, and sriracha until well combined.
- Spread a large spoonful of the bang-bang sauce on each Salmon filet and reserve some sauce for serving.
- Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray. You can also spray with olive oil.
- Place the salmon fillet in the air fryer, sauce side up. Cook salmon for 10 minutes.
- If desired, drizzle on the reserved sauce and garnish with green onion. Serve your air fryer salmon immediately and enjoy!
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