Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites Recipe
Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites combine flaky salmon, panko crust, and creamy sweet-spicy sauce for a restaurant-style dish at home.
Equipment
- Air fryer or oven-safe baking tray
- Mixing bowls
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Tongs or spatula
- Small whisk or spoon
Ingredients
Salmon Bites
- 1 ½ pounds fresh salmon skin removed, cut into cubes
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 –2 tablespoons sriracha to taste
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lime juice
Optional ingredients:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Salmon
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels, then cut into even bite-sized cubes. Dry salmon helps the coating stick and crisp properly.
Step 2: Set Up the Coating Station
- In one bowl, whisk eggs until smooth. In another bowl, mix panko, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. The mixture should smell savory and lightly spiced.
Step 3: Coat the Salmon
- Dip each salmon cube into the egg, then roll gently in the breadcrumb mixture. Press lightly so the coating sticks without crushing the salmon.
Step 4: Air Fry Until Crispy
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange salmon bites in a single layer and spray lightly with oil. Cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
Step 5: Make the Bang Bang Sauce
- While the salmon cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and vinegar. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness as needed.
Step 6: Sauce and Serve
- Drizzle or toss the hot salmon bites with the bang bang sauce. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.