Bang Bang Salmon Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound fresh salmon fillet (center-cut), cut into 1-inch pieces.
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for spraying.
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt.
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
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1/4 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika.
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1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper.
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2 teaspoons honey (optional).
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1/2 cup real mayonnaise.
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3 tablespoons rice vinegar.
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1 teaspoon hot sauce.
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1 large garlic clove, minced.
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1 tablespoon coconut aminos.
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1.5 tablespoons ketchup.
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Green onions and sesame seeds for serving.
# Instructions:
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Take your salmon fillet and cut it into bite-sized cubes, about an inch each. Put them in a bowl.
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Mix the salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle over salmon along with honey and olive oil. Mix gently with your hands.
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Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, hot sauce, minced garlic, coconut aminos, and ketchup in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
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Lightly oil your air fryer basket. Cook salmon at 350°F for 8 minutes, working in batches if needed. For oven method, bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes.
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Let salmon rest for a few seconds before moving. Top with sauce, green onions, and sesame seeds.
# Notes:
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For best results, use center-cut salmon fillets or steelhead trout.
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Line air fryer with parchment only after preheating to prevent fire hazards.