Air-Fried Bang Bang Salmon

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Easy, fast, and tasty! These tender, air-fried salmon fillets are full of subtly sweet and spicy flavor. Serve with rice and a green vegetable for the perfect healthy dinner.

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Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin

Nicole McLaughlin produces the educational and entertaining food series from Allrecipes; You Can Cook That. She is known for her relatability with the home-cook audience. With over 20 years in the culinary world, she is able to effectively deliver a bounty of knowledge, with a side of sarcastic wit.

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Updated on November 16, 2024
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A plated serving of air fryer bang bang salmon served with steamed white rice and broccoli
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise

  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce

  • 4 (5 ounce) salmon fillets

  • cooking spray

  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion, or to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

    Ingredients to make air fryer bang bang salmon

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  2. Prepare sauce by whisking mayonnaise, chili sauce, and Sriracha together in a small bowl until well blended.

    A small glass bowl of bang bang sauce with a whisk

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  3. Spread 1 tablespoon sauce over the top of each salmon fillet. Reserve remaining sauce for serving.

    A plate with four salmon filets topped with bang bang sauce

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  4. Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place fillets in the air fryer basket with the sauce facing up.

    An air fryer basket with two salmon filets topped with bang bang sauce

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  5. Air-fry until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.

    An air fryer basket with two fillets of bang bang salmon

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  6. To serve, drizzle salmon with extra sauce and sprinkle green onion over top.

    A plated serving of air fryer bang bang salmon served with steamed white rice and broccoli

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Cook’s Note

Save money and buy a side of salmon! Cut into individual portions, wrap each well with plastic wrap, and store in the freezer.

This recipe works with fresh, frozen, or thawed salmon.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

413 Calories
30g Fat
6g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 413
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 38%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 474mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Protein 29g 57%
Potassium 521mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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