Description
Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites are tender, bite-sized pieces of seasoned salmon cooked until perfectly crisp, then drizzled with a creamy, spicy-sweet bang bang sauce. This flavorful recipe is quick, versatile, and ideal for weeknight dinners, tacos, or party appetizers.
Ingredients
- For the Salmon Bites:
- 1½ lbs salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Optional Garnishes:
- Chopped parsley or cilantro
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep Salmon: Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Toss salmon with olive oil and all spices in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all bang bang sauce ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook Salmon:
- Air Fryer: Preheat to 390°F (200°C). Cook salmon bites in a single layer for 4–5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Bake salmon on a parchment-lined sheet for 16 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Assemble: Place cooked salmon on a serving plate. Drizzle with bang bang sauce and garnish as desired.
Notes
- For extra crispness, don’t overcrowd the air fryer or baking sheet.
- The sauce can be made up to 1 week in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Make it milder by reducing or omitting the sriracha and cayenne.
