Name: Bang Bang Salmon Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh salmon (skinless and cut into bite-sized cubes); 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 tbsp olive oil or spray for crisping; ½ cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce; 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to spice level); 1 tsp honey (optional); Juice of ½ lime; 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or cauliflower rice); 1 cup shredded purple cabbage; 1 avocado (sliced); ½ cup shredded carrots; 2 green onions (sliced); Fresh cilantro and sesame seeds for garnish

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why make this recipe

This recipe gives you crispy, spicy salmon bites with a sweet chili sauce. It is fast, simple, and full of flavor. You get healthy omega-3 fish, crunchy panko, and a creamy bang bang sauce. It works for weeknights, meal prep, or a party snack.

introduction

Bang Bang Salmon Bites are small cubes of salmon coated in panko and baked or air-fried until crisp. A creamy, spicy sauce dresses the bites. Serve them over rice or in bowls with fresh veggies for a bright, easy meal.

how to make Bang Bang Salmon Bites

You will season the salmon, coat it in panko, cook until crisp, and mix a simple bang bang sauce. Then build bowls with rice, veggies, avocado, and the cooked salmon. The steps are short and clear.

Ingredients :

▢ 1 lb fresh salmon (skinless and cut into bite-sized cubes)
▢ 1 tsp garlic powder
▢ 1 tsp smoked paprika
▢ ½ tsp salt
▢ ½ tsp black pepper
▢ 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
▢ 1 tbsp olive oil or spray for crisping
▢ ½ cup mayonnaise
▢ 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
▢ 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to spice level)
▢ 1 tsp honey (optional)
▢ Juice of ½ lime
▢ 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or cauliflower rice)
▢ 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
▢ 1 avocado (sliced)
▢ ½ cup shredded carrots
▢ 2 green onions (sliced)
▢ Fresh cilantro and sesame seeds for garnish

Directions :

Preheat Oven or Air Fryer: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or set air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly oil air fryer basket.

Season the Salmon: Pat salmon cubes dry. Toss with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper so each piece is coated.

Coat in Breadcrumbs: Put panko in a shallow bowl. Lightly spray or toss salmon with olive oil, then roll pieces in panko until coated.

Bake or Air-Fry: For oven: place bites on the sheet and spray lightly with oil. Bake 10–12 minutes until golden and cooked through. For air fryer: arrange in a single layer and air-fry 8–10 minutes, shaking once, until crisp.

Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey (if using), and lime juice. Taste and add more sriracha or honey as you like.

Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice into bowls. Add cabbage, carrots, and avocado. Place salmon bites on top. Drizzle bang bang sauce over everything and garnish with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.

how to serve Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Serve warm over jasmine rice or cauliflower rice. You can also put bites in tacos, on salad greens, or in lettuce wraps. Offer extra sauce on the side and lime wedges for squeezing.

how to store Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Cool cooked salmon to room temperature then store in an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Do not store sauce mixed with salmon if you want the panko to stay crisp. Freeze cooked salmon in a single layer on a tray, then move to a freezer bag for up to 1 month. Reheat in oven or air fryer at 350°F (175°C) until warmed and crispy.

tips to make Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Pat salmon dry first to help panko stick and get crisp.
Cut pieces the same size for even cooking.
Use oil spray for even browning in both oven and air fryer.
Watch air fryer times; small pieces cook fast.
Adjust sriracha to control heat.
Add lime at the end for bright flavor.

variation (if any)

Swap salmon with shrimp or firm white fish.
Use gluten-free panko to make the recipe gluten-free.
Make a lighter sauce with Greek yogurt instead of mayo.
Add crunch with toasted coconut mixed into panko for a tropical twist.

FAQs

Q: Can I use frozen salmon?
A: Yes. Thaw fully and pat dry before cutting and seasoning.

Q: Can I pan-fry instead of baking or air-frying?
A: Yes. Use a nonstick skillet and cook over medium heat, turning until all sides are golden and cooked.

Q: Is this recipe spicy?
A: It has a mild to medium heat that you can change by using more or less sriracha.

Q: How do I make it low-carb?
A: Serve over cauliflower rice and skip the honey in the sauce.

Q: Can I make the sauce ahead?
A: Yes. Store the sauce in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Conclusion

For an air-fryer focused variation and step-by-step photos, check the detailed guide at Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon Bites – I Am Homesteader.