Best Air Fryer Salmon Recipe: Bang Bang Salmon

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Are you looking for a healthy and tasty high-protein recipe? Today We’ll show you how to make the best air fryer salmon recipe! The salmon comes out so moist and flavorful, and the bang-bang sauce is to die for. You’ll never want to make salmon any other way again!

Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

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Cooking Salmon In An Airfryer

Cooking Salmon in an air fryer is so easy and simple and it results in the moistest and most flavorful salmon! The key to perfectly cooked air fryer salmon is to cook it at a lower temperature for a longer period. This allows the salmon to slowly cook through without drying out or overcooking.

Is Salmon Healthy?

Yes, salmon is an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon is also high in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12, selenium, and potassium.

What Is Bang Bang Sauce

Bang bang sauce is a sweet and spicy sauce that is often used as a dressing or dipping sauce. It’s made with mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha sauce.

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Is Bang Bang Salmon Hot?

The answer to this question is yes and no. The sauce itself is not overly spicy, but the Sriracha sauce does give it a bit of heat. If you are sensitive to spice, you can always omit the Sriracha sauce from the recipe.

Ingredients For Bang Bang Salmon Cooked In The Airfryer

  • 4-6 salmon filets 
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce 
  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha 
  • 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped, for garnish 
  • Nonstick spray – if air frying 
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How To Cook Salmon In An Air Fryer

Here are the steps for cooking salmon in the air fryer.

Step One: Preheat The Air Fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.

If cooking Salmon in the oven: preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line with a baking sheet or parchment paper.

Step Two: How To Make Bang Bang Sauce

The bang-bang sauce is what makes this dish special.

In a bowl stir together mayo, chili sauce, and sriracha until well combined.

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Spread a large spoonful of the bang-bang sauce on each Slamon filet and reserve some sauce for serving.

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Step Three: Spray And Cook Your Air Fryer Baked Salmon

Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray and place the Salmon filet in, sauce side up 

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Cook for 10 minutes.

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Baking Bang Bang Salmon In The Oven  

If cooking the salmon in the oven bake the salmon filets for around 30 minutes.

Step Four: Serve Bang Bang Salmon With Sauce and Garnish

Drizzle on the reserved sauce if desired, and garnish with green onion.

Serve immediately and enjoy! 

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What To Serve With Bang Bang Salmon

There are so many delicious things you can serve with this salmon! Here are a few of our favorites:

-Roasted vegetables, such as roasted kumara, parsnip and carrots.

-Cauliflower rice

Quinoa

Green salad

Pasta salad 

These sides go well with air fried Salmon fillet and make a healthy balanced meal.

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How To Store leftover Bang Bang Salmon

Leftover salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Can I Freeze Cooked Salmon?

Cooked salmon can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.

How Do You Reheat Salmon?

Reheating salmon is easy! Simply place the salmon on a baking sheet and reheat in a 400-degree oven until heated through. Alternatively, you reheat in the air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes.

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