Description
Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites are tender, bite-sized pieces of salmon coated in a creamy, spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce. They’re perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds salmon fillets (skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
- Green onions, sliced (optional garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and cut it into 1-inch cubes.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cubes, then sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Toss gently and let it rest for a few minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth. Taste and adjust as needed.
- Choose your cooking method:
- Pan-searing: Heat a non-stick skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook salmon bites in batches, 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Air-frying: Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Spray basket, arrange bites with space, and cook 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange salmon on a lined sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes. Optionally broil for 2 minutes for extra crisp.
- Transfer the hot salmon to a bowl, pour half the sauce over it, and toss gently for full coverage.
- Transfer the bites to a platter, drizzle the remaining sauce over them, and garnish with parsley, green onions, or sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toss salmon in a light dusting of cornstarch or panko before cooking.
- To reduce spice, halve the sriracha or serve sauce on the side.
- Make it gluten-free by using certified gluten-free Thai chili sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
