Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites
These crispy bang bang salmon bites feature tender, buttery salmon cubes coated in a golden panko crust and drizzled with a creamy, sweet-spicy bang bang sauce. Perfect as a fun appetizer or a quick, flavorful dinner, this versatile recipe can be fried, baked, or air-fried for irresistible crunch and bold flavor in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: 27–30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Frying, Baking, or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American-Inspired
Ingredients
- Fresh, skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1–1.5 inch cubes
- All-purpose flour
- Eggs, beaten
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For the bang bang sauce:
- Mayonnaise
- Sweet chili sauce
- Sriracha
- Honey
- Lime juice
Instructions
- Cut salmon into bite-sized cubes and pat dry with paper towels.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, salt, and pepper; one with beaten eggs; and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Dredge each salmon piece in flour, dip in egg, then coat with the panko mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
- For frying: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook salmon bites for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For baking: Arrange breaded salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- While salmon cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice to make the bang bang sauce.
- Drizzle or toss cooked salmon bites with sauce just before serving.
Notes
- Swap salmon for shrimp, cod, or chicken breast cubes.
- Use crushed crackers, almond flour, or crushed pork rinds instead of panko.
- Make it spicier by replacing sweet chili sauce with extra sriracha.
- For a dairy-free version, use vegan mayonnaise.
- Air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8 bites
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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