Bang Bang Salmon Bites
Crispy, bite-sized salmon pieces coated in a sweet and spicy Bang Bang sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish!
Ingredients
- For the Salmon Bites
- 1 ½ lbs fresh salmon skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- For the Bang Bang Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp lime juice optional
- ½ tsp garlic paste
- For Extra Crunch & Garnish
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp chives chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon
- Pat salmon dry and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss salmon with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat lightly with cornstarch for extra crispiness.
- Cook the Salmon
- Air Fryer Method
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange salmon in a single layer and cook for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Oven-Baked Method
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Bake salmon for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Pan-Frying Method
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook salmon for 2–3 minutes per side until crispy.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, lime juice, and garlic paste.
- Adjust spice level if needed.
- Assemble and Serve
- Drizzle sauce over salmon bites or serve it on the side.
- Garnish with chives, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds.
- Enjoy with rice, salad, or as tacos!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-coat the salmon in panko breadcrumbs.
- If using frozen salmon, thaw completely and pat dry before cooking.
- For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less sriracha.