These Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon Bites are sweet, spicy, tender, and absolutely irresistible. Bite-sized pieces of salmon are seasoned, tossed in creamy homemade bang bang sauce, and cooked until perfectly crisp on the outside and flaky on the inside. Finish with an extra drizzle of sauce, and you’ve got a restaurant-worthy dish in under 30 minutes!

You can cook them in the air fryer for the quickest method or bake them in the oven with great results. If you love the famous bang bang flavor, be sure to try my Bang Bang Salmon or Bang Bang Chicken Skewers next—they use the same delicious sauce!

⭐ Why You’ll Love These Salmon Bites

Ready in 20 minutes
Uses simple, everyday ingredients
Air fryer or oven friendly
Perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or meal prep
Sweet heat from homemade bang bang sauce
Family-friendly and customizable

🥘 Ingredients & Substitutions

Salmon

You’ll need about 1 ½ pounds of salmon—either a whole filet or several smaller filets.
Tip: Remove the skin before cutting into 1-inch pieces for easier seasoning and cooking.

Seasonings

A simple blend that packs flavor into every bite:

Paprika
Garlic powder
Kosher salt
Black pepper

Mayonnaise

The creamy base for the bang bang sauce.
Use full-fat or light mayo—both work!

Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

Provides the signature sweet flavor.
Make your own or use store-bought.

Sriracha

Gives the bang bang sauce its kick.
Add more or less to adjust the spice level.

Honey

Balances the heat and sweet chili sauce with natural sweetness.

🔥 How to Make Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon Bites

1. Prep the Air Fryer

Preheat to 390°F.

2. Season the Salmon

In a large bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Add the salmon bites and gently toss to coat.

3. Make the Bang Bang Sauce

In another bowl, whisk together:

Mayonnaise
Thai sweet chili sauce
Sriracha
Honey

Set aside half the sauce for serving.

4. Coat the Salmon

Toss the seasoned salmon bites in the remaining sauce.

5. Cook

Place salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer (work in batches).

Cook 4–5 minutes
Flip
Cook another 4–5 minutes, or until salmon reaches 140–145°F

6. Serve

Drizzle salmon bites with the reserved sauce and garnish with chives.

🌮 How to Serve Bang Bang Salmon Bites

These versatile bites can be served in so many delicious ways:

Over white rice for a quick and flavorful bowl
Threaded onto skewers for bang bang salmon kabobs
On top of a salad for a lighter meal
In lettuce wraps with crunchy toppings
As sliders with Hawaiian rolls, lettuce, and pickles
With noodles or quinoa for a balanced dinner

They work perfectly as an appetizer, lunch, or main course!

⏱️ Make-Ahead Tips

You can prep the bang bang sauce ahead of time—it stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
The salmon is best cooked fresh, but it reheats beautifully.

❄️ How to Store & Reheat

Store leftover salmon bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.

To reheat:

Air fryer: 350°F for 3–4 minutes
Oven: 350°F for 6–8 minutes

This helps keep the salmon tender—no drying out!

🍤 More Bang Bang Recipes You’ll Love

Bang Bang Shrimp
Bang Bang Salmon
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

⭐ Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Salmon

1 ½ pounds salmon, skins removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Bang Bang Sauce

1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
2 teaspoons Sriracha (or more to taste)
2 tablespoons honey
Chives, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the salmon bites and toss gently to coat.
In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey.
Reserve half of the sauce for serving. Toss the salmon in the remaining sauce.
Arrange salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook 4–5 minutes, flip, then cook 4–5 minutes more or until salmon reaches 140–145°F.
Transfer to a plate, drizzle with the reserved sauce, and garnish with chives.