Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Looking to spice up your seafood game? These Bang Bang Salmon Bites bring a flavorful kick with crispy, seasoned salmon bites paired with a creamy, zesty Bang Bang sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, they’re quick to make in the air fryer and packed with a savory punch!

Ingredients

Salmon Bites

  • 1 ½ pounds salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)

Bang Bang Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

1. Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, and lime juice until smooth. Set aside.

2. Season the Salmon Bites:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the salmon pieces, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Toss everything together until each salmon piece is evenly coated.

3. Air Fry the Salmon Bites:

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
  • Place the salmon bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between pieces. If needed, cook in batches.
  • Air fry the salmon bites for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through and edges are crispy.

4. Serve:
Transfer the cooked salmon bites to a serving platter. Drizzle them with the Bang Bang sauce, and serve any extra sauce on the side for dipping.

Tips & Tricks

  • Adjust Heat Level: For a milder flavor, reduce the sriracha in the sauce and skip the cayenne pepper.
  • Batch Cooking: Avoid overcrowding the air fryer to ensure even cooking. This may require multiple batches.
  • Serving Suggestions: These salmon bites pair well with a side of fresh cucumber slices or a light salad.

Nutrition Information

(Per Serving)

  • Calories: Approx. 300 kcal
  • Protein: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fat: 22g

Bang Bang Salmon Bites Estimated WW Points

Salmon Bites

  • Salmon (1.5 lbs): Typically 0 points on WW Blue & Purple plans, but around 6-9 points on the Green plan.
  • Olive Oil (1 tbsp): 4 points
  • Seasonings: 0 points

Bang Bang Sauce

  • Mayonnaise (½ cup): 16 points (using regular mayo; you can reduce this by using light mayo)
  • Thai Sweet Chili Sauce (¼ cup): 6 points
  • Sriracha Sauce (1 tbsp): 0 points
  • Honey (1 tbsp): 2 points
  • Lime Juice: 0 points

Total Points (Approximate):

  • Blue & Purple Plans: 28 points for the entire recipe
  • Green Plan: 34-37 points for the entire recipe

Divide by the number of servings to get the per-serving points. For example, if the recipe makes 4 servings, it would be about 7 points per serving on the Blue & Purple plans and around 9 points per serving on the Green plan.