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Tender and flakey Bang Bang Salmon on a white plate.

Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon

Are you looking for a fast and easy way to cook delicious salmon in mere minutes? You've just found it, my friend. Look no further than this Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon. Salmon cooked in the air fryer (yes, even salmon with the skin on!) is moist, juicy, and done in a flash.
Servings: 4
Chef Alli
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Dry rub marinating time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

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Ingredients
 

Salmon

  • 1 lb. boneless salmon fillet, skin-on works best
  • 2 tsp. dark brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt

Bang Bang Sauce

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbs. Asian sweet chili sauce
  • 1-2 tsp. sriracha sauce depending on how spicy you prefer

Instructions
 

Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce

  • In a small bowl, make the Bang Bang sauce by combining the mayonnaise with sweet chili sauce and sriracha sauce, to taste; reserve.

Prepare the Salmon

  • In small bowl, make a dry brine by combining the salt with the brown sugar; using your fingers, spread a thin layer of the this mixture over the surface of the flesh of the salmon. (You may not need all of it.)
    Let the seasoned salmon rest on the counter for one hour, then rinse the brown sugar mixture off; pat salmon dry with paper towels. Slice the salmon into 4 portions; place them onto a greased air fryer rack, skin-side-down.
  • Using a small spoon or silicone basting brush, spread some of the Bang Bang sauce over the surface of each salmon fillet, letting it ooze down the sides as well.
  • Air fry the salmon at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is flaky at the center and easily "gives" when you insert a fork and give it a gentle twist. (The Bang Bang sauce should be caramelized and bubbly on top, too.)
    **Cooking time can vary a bit, depending on your air fryer. Max cooking time for just about any salmon should be 12 minutes, tops!

Serve the Salmon

  • Insert a thin metal spatula in between the cooked fillet and the salmon skin so that you can leave the skin behind as lift the salmon from the air fryer rack. The cooked salmon should easily lift right away from the skin - so slick!
  • Serve the salmon with more Bang Bang sauce over the top or on the side. Garnish with extra sriracha sauce, if more heat is desired.

Notes

**Be  sure to check the blog post for lots of my favorite tips and tricks, specific instructions, recommended tools and FAQ's for making this recipe. 

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 23gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 1196mgPotassium: 564mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional Disclaimer

Chef Alli is not a dietitian or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate.

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