Why do you preheat your air fryer?

I like to preheat my air fryer so that when I add the salmon bites, the basket is nice and hot and helps to keep the salmon from sticking.

Can I use a slab of salmon instead?

Yes! Buying a slab of salmon will save you money. Cut the salmon into individual portions, wrap each well in plastic wrap, and store in the freezer.

Can I use frozen salmon?

This keto salmon recipe will work with fresh, frozen, or thawed salmon

What is the best way to thaw salmon?

The best way to thaw salmon or any frozen fish is to overnight in the fridge for multiple hours. If you do not have that much time, you can remove the salmon from the vacuum-sealed packaging (the packaging can contain bacteria so that is why you want to remove it!) and place it in a new sealed plastic bag. Fill your sink with cold water (always cold, never hot) and allow the fish to sit in the bag in the water. Change the water out every 30 minutes, to ensure it stays cold (under 40 degrees Fahrenheit), until the salmon is thawed.

Can I use a different type of fish?

You can use any type of fish for this keto air fryer recipe. However, you may need to alter the cooking time for different thicknesses of fish.

Can I double this keto salmon recipe?

Yes! Depending on the size of your air fryer, you can easily double or triple this recipe.

Quick and Easy Keto Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon for One

Ingredients

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2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha
1-3 tsp sugar substitute (depending on how sweet you want your sauce)
1 - 5 ounce salmon fillets
cooking spray

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Instructions

Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Prepare sauce by whisking mayonnaise, chili sauce (or Sriracha), sugar substitute together in a small bowl until well blended.
Spread 1 tablespoon sauce over the top of the salmon fillet. Reserve remaining sauce for serving.
Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place fillets in the air fryer basket with the sauce facing up.
Air fry until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.
To serve, drizzle salmon with extra sauce

Notes

check your salmon at the 6-minute mark since different thicknesses as well as air fryers will cook at different rates.
Your fish is cooked when it flakes easily with a fork.
add as much or as little sweetener to suit your taste

Author: Cat
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Meals
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American, for One,
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 374
Sugar: 2.5
Fat: 27
Carbohydrates: 3
Fiber: 0.4
Protein: 32