Description
Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites are golden-fried salmon cubes coated in seasoned panko breadcrumbs and drizzled with a creamy, spicy-sweet bang bang sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light dinner.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 Tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Cut salmon into bite-sized cubes (1–1.5 inches) and pat dry.
- Set up breading station: one bowl flour, one bowl eggs, one bowl panko with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each salmon cube in flour, dip in egg, then coat with seasoned panko.
- Heat about 1 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Test with a bread crumb—if it sizzles, it’s ready.
- Fry salmon bites 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth.
- Drizzle sauce over hot salmon bites, garnish with parsley or green onions, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Swap salmon with shrimp, cod, or chicken for variety.
- Use almond flour or crushed crackers instead of panko for gluten-free options.
- Increase sriracha for spicier sauce or more honey for sweetness.
- Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes (flip halfway) for a lighter version.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven or skillet to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
