Description
Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites are tender cubes of salmon coated in a crunchy breading and drizzled with a creamy, spicy-sweet bang bang sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey
- Oil spray or light drizzle of oil (for air fryer/baking) or 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Optional: chopped green onions or sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) or oven to 425°F (220°C). If frying, heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Pat salmon dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each salmon cube in flour, dip in egg, then roll in panko mixture until fully coated.
- For air fryer: arrange salmon bites in a single layer in the basket, spray with oil, and cook 8–10 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway. For oven: place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle lightly with oil, and bake 12–15 minutes until crisp. For frying: fry in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden and cooked through, then drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth.
- Drizzle bang bang sauce over salmon bites or serve as a dipping sauce on the side. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase sriracha in the sauce.
- Salmon should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Can be made ahead by breading salmon and refrigerating for up to 4 hours before cooking.
- Serve with rice or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Fusion