Description

These Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites are a perfect appetizer or snack featuring tender salmon cubes coated in a crunchy panko crust and served with a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce. They can be cooked by air frying, baking, or shallow frying to achieve an irresistibly crispy texture, making them a versatile and delicious treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Salmon Bites

1 pound salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized cubes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 large egg
1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Bang Bang Sauce

1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

Prepare Salmon: Cut the skinless salmon fillet into bite-sized cubes and pat them dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp coating.
Mix Coatings: In a small bowl, whisk the egg until smooth. In another bowl, combine cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the dry seasoning mix.
Coat Salmon: Dip each salmon cube first into the beaten egg, then into the seasoned cornstarch mixture, and finally coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs for a crispy finish.
Cook Salmon Bites: Choose your preferred cooking method:
- Air Fry: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and cook the salmon bites for 8–10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 425°F and bake the salmon bites on a lined baking sheet for 12–15 minutes until cooked through and crispy.
- Shallow-Fry: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and shallow-fry the salmon bites until golden on all sides and cooked through.
Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth and well combined.
Serve: Drizzle the bang bang sauce over the crispy salmon bites or serve it on the side for dipping. Enjoy hot for best flavor and texture.

Notes

Patting the salmon dry before coating helps achieve maximum crispiness.
You can adjust the amount of sriracha in the sauce to control the spice level.
These bites are best served immediately to enjoy optimal crunch.
Leftovers can be reheated in an air fryer or oven to maintain crispiness.
If shallow-frying, use a neutral oil with a high smoke point like canola or vegetable oil.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (air frying), 15 minutes (baking), 8 minutes (shallow frying)
Category: Appetizer
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

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