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Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites

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Get ready for a crunchy‑tender seafood bite that steals the show at parties, weeknight dinners, and game days alike. Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites pair juicy salmon cubes with a shatter‑crisp coating and a creamy sweet‑heat sauce that keeps you reaching for one more. This easy recipe comes together fast and fits tons of quick dinner and easy appetizer moments—perfect for food ideas, easy recipes, dinner ideas, healthyish snack vibes, and even a fun breakfast idea leftover over rice. Make a batch and watch them disappear.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine American, Asian-Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 835 kcal

Equipment

  • Chef’s Knife
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs
  • Skillet or Air Fryer
  • Cooling rack (optional)

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb salmon fillets, skinless and boneless
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.33 cup neutral oil, for frying (or cooking spray)
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise for Bang Bang sauce
  • 0.25 cup Thai sweet chili sauce for Bang Bang sauce
  • 1-2 tbsp sriracha to taste, for Bang Bang sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey for Bang Bang sauce
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice for Bang Bang sauce
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley or chives garnish
  • lemon or lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Cut salmon into 1-inch cubes and pat very dry.
  • Whisk flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
  • Place beaten eggs in a second bowl and panko in a third.
  • Dredge salmon: flour mixture → egg → panko, pressing to adhere.
  • Skillet method: heat oil over medium-high; fry bites 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden and just cooked through.
  • Air fryer method: preheat to 400°F; spray basket; cook 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Stir mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and vinegar/lime to make Bang Bang sauce.
  • Drizzle or toss hot bites with sauce; garnish with herbs and serve with citrus wedges.

Notes

Chill breaded salmon on a rack for 10 minutes for extra crunch. Cook in batches to avoid steaming.

Nutrition

Calories: 835kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 34gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 880mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 12mg
Keyword air fryer salmon, bang bang salmon bites, crispy salmon, Easy dinner, salmon appetizer
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