1-First Step: Mise en place Remove skin from 1 1/2 pounds of salmon and cut the fillet into 1-inch bites. Pat the pieces dry with paper towels; removing surface moisture helps the exterior brown in the air fryer. Preheat your air fryer to 390°F while you season.

2-Second Step: Season the salmon In a large bowl combine 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Gently toss the salmon pieces to coat evenly, taking care not to break the bites apart.

3-Third Step: Make the bang bang sauce In a separate bowl whisk together 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce, 2 teaspoons Sriracha (adjust to taste), and 2 tablespoons honey until smooth. Reserve about half of this sauce for drizzling at the end; use the rest to toss with the salmon before cooking so each bite picks up flavor.

4-Fourth Step: Arrange and air fry Place seasoned, sauced salmon bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding to allow hot air to circulate and create crispy edges. Air fry at 390°F for 4-5 minutes per side, flipping gently halfway through. Cook until the internal temperature reaches between 140-145°F and the exterior is lightly crisp.

5-Fifth Step: Finish and serve Remove the salmon bites from the air fryer and immediately drizzle with the reserved sauce. Garnish with chopped chives for color and fresh flavor. Serve hot over rice, in lettuce wraps, on salads, or as party skewers.

6-Oven alternative If you do not have an air fryer, bake at 400°F on a parchment-lined sheet for about 16 minutes, flipping halfway. Do not sauce the salmon before baking to prevent burning the sugars in the sauce. Toss the baked bites in sauce after they come out of the oven.