Description
Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites are golden, crunchy salmon cubes tossed in a creamy, sweet-and-spicy bang bang sauce. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a quick, flavor-packed dinner.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs fresh salmon, skin removed and cut into bite-sized cubes
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 large eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Oil for frying
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels and lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: mix flour, garlic powder, and paprika in the first; beat the eggs in the second; combine panko breadcrumbs and cornstarch in the third.
- Dredge each salmon cube in the flour mixture, dip into the egg, then coat thoroughly in the panko mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the salmon bites in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth.
- Gently toss the crispy salmon bites in the bang bang sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
For a baked version, cook at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
For air frying, cook at 390°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway.
Adjust sriracha to control spice level.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in an air fryer or oven to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
