Description
This Bang Bang Salmon is tender, flaky, and topped with a sweet, spicy, and creamy bang bang sauce that takes it to the next level. Baked or air fried in under 30 minutes, it’s a quick and flavorful restaurant-style dish perfect for weeknight dinners, rice bowls, or salads.
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 2 salmon fillets (skin on or off)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Fresh lime juice, for finishing (optional)
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp lime juice or rice vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F or air fryer to 390°F.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Place salmon on a baking sheet (or air fryer basket) and drizzle with olive oil or melted butter.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or air fry for 10–12 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- While salmon cooks, whisk together mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice to make the bang bang sauce.
- Drizzle or brush sauce over cooked salmon and finish with a squeeze of lime if desired.
- Serve hot over rice, salad, or vegetables.
Notes
- Add honey to the sauce for a sweeter version.
- Top with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for crunch.
- Serve in lettuce wraps or tacos for a fun twist.
- Use thawed frozen salmon and pat dry for best results.
- Sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
