Bang Bang Salmon
Looking for a fresh new dinner idea? Try this Bang Bang Salmon recipe! Full of flavor and quick as can be, it’s perfect for weeknights. But also impresses for a special dinner as well.
Bang Bang Salmon features tender salmon fillets marinated in a spicy, but not hot, rub and then it’s air-fried to perfection. Topped with a drizzle of easy homemade bang bang sauce and a pinch of green onions, it’s just about the perfect way to enjoy salmon.
Ingredients For Bang Bang Salmon
Buy the salmon and keep it in the freezer until you need it for making dinner, and then you’re prepped to make the easier dinner ever. Everything else is a pantry or fridge stable!
- fresh or frozen Alaskan salmon
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- paprika
- salt
- pepper
- mayonnaise
- sweet chili sauce
- sriracha
- soy sauce
- green onion
Change It Up!
If you want to make this a lower calorie dinner cut the sauce recipe in half. It will cut the calories in each serving by about 300 calories. It won’t change the flavor of the dish too much and saves a lot of calories.
You can adjust the amount of heat level in the sauce by adding more or less sriracha. If you really like it hot, consider adding red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the sauce or the rub.
If you don’t like ANY heat at all, use the bare minimum amount of sriracha in the sauce or leave it out entirely and replace it with sweet chili sauce.
Use A Meat Thermometer
For best results, I recommend an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness. The salmon should flake easily with a fork when it’s done but use a thermometer to be safe. It should read 145°F when it’s cooked through.
The seasoning blend adds a layer of savory depth to the salmon, while the creamy, tangy, and spicy sauce ties everything together beautifully. Marinating the salmon in some of the sauce infuses it with flavor, while air frying ensures a perfectly cooked, flaky texture in just minutes.
With minimal prep and a simple cooking method, this recipe is great for a weeknight dinner or even a casual date night. Pair it with rice or a side salad for a complete meal that feels indulgent but comes together effortlessly. Adjust the spice level to your liking, and you’ll have a dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious.
Bang Bang Salmon
Ingredients
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 8-10 oz salmon or 2 fillets
- 2 tbsp green onion chopped
Instructions
- Make the bang bang sauce by mixing the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce in a bowl, set aside
- Mix the onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together and rub on the salmon
- Then rub with ¼ cup of the prepared sauce and let marinate for 30 minutes
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F
- Place the salmon in a single layer in the air fryer basket
- Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through
- Plate the salmon, drizzle with the remaining sauce, and garnish with the green onion
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by adding more or less sriracha.
- The salmon should flake easily with a fork and have an internal temperature of 145°F when done.
Nutrition
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