Bang Bang Salmon

Bang Bang Salmon is a delicious lunch or dinner that comes together quickly and beautifully,

Like my Baked Salmon with Honey glaze and my easy broiled salmon, this recip is fast, foolproof, and fancy enough to impress. This Bang Bang Salmon recipe is perfect for busy people who still want great food! As a productivity manager, I know how valuable time is, especially at dinner time.

If you like Bang Bang Shrimp, you’re going to love this Bang Bang Salmon recipe!

Made with simple ingredients and minimal active time, this delicious fish dish is perfect for everything from a weeknight family meal to a fancy sit down dinner party.

Why Try This Recipe

This delicious Bang Bang Salmon is a fast and easy dinner recipe inspired by the oh-so popular Bang Bang Shrimp. This simple salmon recipe is ready in under an hour with only a few minutes of active prep time required. Great for when you need a quick and delicious meal.

Marinated salmon fillets are made quickly in the air fryer and paired with a sweet and tangy bang bang sauce. This flavorful fish recipe is great paired with rice or noodles for busy weeknights or evenings, but it also makes a great option for fancy dinner parties. 

Bang Bang Salmon Recipe Ingredients

Use fresh ingredients to get the best flavor from this recipe.

• Salmon fillets – I like to buy one larger fillet and cut it in half.
• Spices – Onion powder, Garlic powder, Paprika, Salt, and Black pepper
• Mayonnaise
• Sweet chili sauce
• Sriracha
• Soy sauce – you can use low sodium if you like
• Green onion – chopped

Equipment Needed To Make 

• Air Fryer
• Mixing bowl and whisk

Substitutions & Alterations

• You can bake or broil the salmon in a traditional oven if you do not have an air fryer.
• You can also grill the salmon and serve it with the bang bang sauce.
• You can sub tamari or liquid aminos for the soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
• Use an egg-free mayo if you avoid eggs.

How to Make Bang Bang Salmon

This is a very brief overview of the complete instructions found at the bottom of the post. Use the full directions for the best results.

Time Saving Tips & Tricks

• A light coating of oil (olive oil or avocado oil) helps the salmon crisp up and prevents it from sticking.
• Be sure to preheat the air fryer before baking salmon.
• Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the fillets. Cooked salmon should have an internal temperature of 145°F.
• Allow the salmon to rest for a few minutes after cooking to redistribute the juices.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container, separately, in the refrigerator.

For more delicious salmon recipes, try this Oven Broiled Salmon or this Blackened Salmon.

How to Store Leftover Salmon

Refrigerate leftover salmon and sauce separately in airtight containers. Use both within 3 days.

How to Reheat

Air Fryer – preheat the air fryer to 400° and reheat the salmon for 5-7 minutes

In the oven – preheat oven to 400 F. Place salmon on an oven safe dish and reheat for 10-15 minutes until heated through

In the microwave – place salmon on a microwave safe dish and reheat for 2-3 minutes until heated

What to Serve with Bang Bang Salmon

Serve this simple salmon recipe with Roasted Vegetables or Parmesan Asparagus. This also goes great with Garlic Rice or noodles or a simple green salad. 

More Seafood Recipes

Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:

• Bang Bang Shrimp
• Oven Broiled Salmon
• Shrimp Creole
• Baked Salmon

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