Description
Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites are bite-sized pieces of tender salmon coated in a crunchy panko crust and drizzled with creamy, sweet, and spicy bang bang sauce. They’re easy to make, bursting with flavor, and perfect for appetizers, dinners, or party snacks.
Ingredients
For the Salmon Bites:
1 lb fresh, skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1–1.5-inch cubes
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetable oil, for frying (or cooking spray if baking)
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1–2 tsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tsp honey
1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Cut salmon into bite-sized cubes and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Set Up Breading Station: In one bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Salmon: Dredge each salmon piece in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly in the panko mixture. Press lightly to help the crumbs stick.
- Fry the Salmon: Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. When hot, fry salmon pieces in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth.
- Serve: Arrange salmon bites on a platter, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley or green onions. Serve extra sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
Dry the salmon well before coating to prevent the breading from falling off.
For a lighter version, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes for an extra-crispy texture.
Make the sauce spicier by adding more sriracha or a pinch of cayenne.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 5–6 bites)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
