Crispy Creamy Air Fried Salmon Bites
My daughter has been craving fish and requested a salmon dish for dinner this week, but the only caveat was that she didn't want the Vietnamese fish dishes I usually make at home. She wanted something crispy, creamy, and fun. Something that she could eat quickly after a long day at school and sports. Now,
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb Salmon
- 1 tbsp Kewpie Mayo
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 3 tbsp Kewpie Mayo
- 2 tbsp Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- Green Onions
Instructions
- 1
Salmon Bites:
- 2
Cut the salmon into bite-sized pieces. Smaller pieces will be crispier, while larger pieces will stay juicier
- 3
Add the salmon to a bowl along with the Kewpie mayo, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and cornstarch. Gently mix until all the salmon pieces are evenly coated
- 4
Preheat the air fryer to 375F. Arrange the salmon in a single layer in the basket, ensuring it is not overcrowded. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and crispy on the outside. Side aside to cool slightly
- 5
Make the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 6
In a small bowl, mix Kewpie mayo, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth and creamy
- 7
Toss and Serve:
- 8
Transfer the hot salmon bites to a bowl and gently toss with the bang bang sauce until evenly coated
- 9
Serve over a bowl of white rice, garnish with sliced green onions, and drizzle over more bang bang sauce. Enjoy!