Bang Bang Salmon Bites
These Bang Bang Salmon Bites give you crispy, tender salmon coated in a creamy sweet-spicy sauce. They’re quick, flavorful, and perfect for appetizers, rice bowls, game-day snacks, or easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 1 lb salmon fillet cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tsp sriracha adjust to taste
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Optional Garnish
Instructions
Season the Salmon
- Pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels so they get crispy when cooked.
- Add the salmon to a bowl and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until the seasoning coats every piece of salmon evenly.
Cook the Salmon
- Choose your preferred method:
- Air Fryer:
- Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange salmon in a single layer and cook for 7–9 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Oven:
- Preheat to 425°F (220°C).
- Spread salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12–14 minutes.
- Stovetop:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil.
- Sear salmon on all sides until lightly crisp and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes.
Mix the Bang Bang Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice.
- Taste and adjust the spice or sweetness as needed.
Toss & Serve
- Add the warm salmon bites to a bowl.
- Pour the Bang Bang sauce over the top and gently toss to coat.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or cilantro.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 18g
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