Description
Salmon lovers will adore this crispy salmon with spicy sauce recipe that combines Pacific Northwest flavors with bold Korean-inspired heat. Delicate fish meets zesty sauce, creating a memorable meal you can savor with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasoning Blend:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Cooking and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Craft a zesty sauce by whisking mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a mixing vessel. Reserve the vibrant condiment for later application.
- Massage salmon pieces with olive oil, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly seasoned with selected spices for maximum flavor infusion.
- Activate the air fryer, calibrating the temperature to a precise 400°F and allowing it to warm for approximately 3 minutes to create an optimal cooking environment.
- Carefully arrange salmon pieces in a single, uncrowded layer within the air fryer basket, preventing overcrowding to guarantee uniform crispness. Rotate the basket midway through the 8-10 minute cooking cycle to promote even browning.
- Transfer the golden, crisp salmon bites onto a serving platter. Generously cascade the prepared spicy sauce over the top, providing additional sauce on the side for enthusiastic dipping and personalized flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Sauce Flexibility Customize the spicy sauce by adjusting sriracha levels for mild or extra-hot preferences, perfect for different heat tolerances.
- Protein Alternatives Try this recipe with chicken, tofu, or shrimp for versatile protein options that work equally well in the air fryer.
- Crispiness Secret Pat salmon pieces completely dry before seasoning to ensure maximum crunchiness and prevent steaming instead of crisping.
- Dietary Adaptations Use gluten-free sweet chili sauce and vegan mayonnaise to make this recipe suitable for various dietary requirements without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg