Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites
Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites are tender chunks of salmon coated in a crunchy crust, air-fried or baked to perfection, and tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy bang bang sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or flavorful main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup cornstarch
- Cooking spray or 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 390°F (200°C) or oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if baking.
- Pat the salmon pieces dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Place cornstarch in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Coat each salmon piece in cornstarch, dip into the egg, then coat evenly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Arrange salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket or on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes or bake for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth.
- Toss the cooked salmon bites gently in the bang bang sauce or drizzle the sauce over the top.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- Adjust the sriracha to control the spice level.
- These can also be served over rice, in tacos, or in lettuce wraps.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
