Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon with Sesame Green Beans

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Crisp-skinned salmon fillets glazed with a spicy-sweet bang bang sauce served alongside sesame-seasoned green beans for a quick and flavorful meal. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs each, skin on salmon fillets, mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp fresh lime juice until smooth; set aside as bang bang sauce.
  2. Step 2: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Season 4 skin-on salmon fillets with salt and black pepper. Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and skin is crispy.
  3. Step 3: While salmon cooks, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz trimmed green beans and sauté for 5-6 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Step 4: Toss cooked green beans with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Step 5: Serve salmon fillets drizzled generously with the prepared bang bang sauce alongside sesame green beans.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon with Sesame Green Beans take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon with Sesame Green Beans?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep each, skin on salmon fillets from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon with Sesame Green Beans?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon with Sesame Green Beans for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon with Sesame Green Beans?

Asian Fusion seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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