Description

Crispy, golden salmon bites drizzled with a creamy, spicy, and slightly sweet bang bang sauce. These bites are an easy yet impressive appetizer or main dish. Perfect for game nights, parties, or a quick dinner!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Salmon Bites

1 lb fresh salmon, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ cup cornstarch (or all-purpose flour)
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp avocado oil (for air frying) or frying oil of choice

For the Bang Bang Sauce

⅓ cup mayonnaise
3 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tsp lime juice
1 tsp honey (optional, for extra sweetness)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Salmon

Pat salmon dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

2. Set Up the Coating Stations

In one shallow bowl, place cornstarch.
In another, beat the eggs.
In a third, add panko breadcrumbs.

3. Coat the Salmon

Dredge each salmon cube in cornstarch, then dip into beaten eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly for maximum crispiness.

4. Cook the Salmon Bites

Air Fryer: Preheat to 390°F (200°C). Spray the basket with oil, add salmon bites in a single layer, and cook for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway.
Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon on a lined baking sheet, spray with oil, and bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Pan Fry: Heat 1 inch of oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

5. Make the Bang Bang Sauce

Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, lime juice, and honey. Adjust spice level to taste.

6. Serve & Enjoy!

Drizzle sauce over salmon bites or serve it on the side for dipping. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, or cilantro.

Notes

For extra crispiness: Double coat by repeating the egg and panko steps.
Marinate for more flavor: Let salmon sit in seasoning for 20-30 minutes.
Make it gluten-free: Use gluten-free panko and cornstarch instead of flour.
Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in an air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8-12 minutes
Category: Appetizer / Main Dish
Method: Air Fry / Bake / Fry
Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: Per Serving – Approx. 6 Bites
Calories: ~350
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 85mg

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