Description

Crispy salmon bites blanketed in a sweet, tangy, and spicy sauce—ready in 30 minutes. A restaurant-style, crowd-pleasing dish for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs salmon fillets (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika (for coating)
Cooking spray or oil for air fryer (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) if using
Toss salmon in flour and salt
Coat evenly with cooking spray or oil
Air fry for 6-8 minutes (or sauté in oil for 3-4 minutes per side) until golden and crispy
Meanwhile, mix mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice
Taste and adjust sweetness/heat
Serve salmon with sauce in a bowl or on a platter

Notes

Substitute salmon with tofu/cornmeal-coated portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian version
Use chopped peanuts or sesame seeds in flour coating for crunch
Check chili sauce for hidden alcohol; use tamari as soy sauce alternative

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 12
Category: Dinner
Method: Air Frying/Searing
Cuisine: American Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup salmon with 2 tbsp sauce
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 90mg