Description
Juicy salmon skewers coated in a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce and paired with a refreshing cucumber salad. A quick and flavorful meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 120g / 1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 60ml / 1/4 cup sweet chilli sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 500g / 1lb boneless skinless salmon, diced into 1–1.5 inch chunks
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Oil spray, as needed
- 400g / 14oz cucumber, thinly sliced into small pieces
- 1/2 small/medium red onion, finely diced
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp finely diced fresh dill
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chilli sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce until smooth and combined.
- In a separate bowl, toss the diced salmon with smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, chipotle powder, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly coated. Add 1/4 cup of the prepared sauce and mix well. Let marinate for about 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Add the cucumber, red onion, and fresh dill, then toss until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Thread the marinated salmon onto 4 skewers, leaving space at both ends. Place in an air fryer, lightly spray with oil, and cook at 190°C/375°F for 6–8 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Remove the skewers and brush with additional bang bang sauce as desired.
- Carefully remove the salmon from the skewers and serve over cooked rice with the cucumber salad on the side.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha to control spice level.
- If you do not have an air fryer, bake at 200°C/400°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning.
- Use white wine vinegar as a substitute for rice vinegar if needed.
- Best served immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
