Here’s a rich, spicy-sweet Keto Bang Bang Salmon—crispy on the outside, tender inside, with that famous creamy sauce 🔥🐟
🔥 Keto Bang Bang Salmon
Ingredients (Serves 4)
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (5–6 oz each)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Keto Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tbsp sugar-free sweet chili sauce (or sriracha + keto sweetener)
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to heat)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1–2 tsp powdered erythritol or monk-fruit, to taste
Optional Garnish
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
Oven Method (Recommended)
- Preheat oven to 220°C / 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Season salmon with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until flaky.
- Mix all Bang Bang sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Spoon sauce over salmon and broil 2–3 minutes until lightly caramelized.
Air Fryer Option
- Cook salmon at 200°C / 400°F for 8–10 minutes
- Brush with sauce and air-fry 1–2 minutes more
Tips for Best Results
- Use skin-on salmon for extra crispiness
- Don’t overcook—salmon should flake easily
- Powdered sweetener blends best in sauces
Serving Ideas
- Over cauliflower rice
- With garlic green beans
- In lettuce wraps
Approx. Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: ~480
- Fat: 38g
- Protein: 32g
- Net Carbs: 2–3g
