Description
These Bang Bang Salmon Bites feature crispy, tender salmon cubes coated in a creamy, sweet-spicy sauce. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or a flavorful addition to rice bowls.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or high-heat oil)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer or oven to 400 °F, or heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pat the salmon cubes dry and toss them with olive oil and the seasoning mix.
- Cook the salmon using your chosen method:
- Air-fry: 8–10 minutes at 400 °F, shaking halfway.
- Bake: 10–12 minutes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Pan-sear: 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- While salmon cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle or toss the cooked salmon bites with the sauce for even coverage.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fully thawed, dry salmon for the best crispiness.
- Adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing the sriracha or cayenne.
- Store leftovers separately and reheat gently to retain texture.
- Great served over rice or salad for a full meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
