Description
Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites offer a crunchy, flavorful appetizer featuring tender salmon cubes fried to golden perfection and coated with a spicy, creamy bang bang sauce, perfect for an impressive party snack or light meal.
Ingredients
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Salmon Bites
- 1 lb fresh, skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare Salmon: Cut the salmon into 1-inch cubes and pat them dry with paper towels to ensure the coating sticks better.
- Set Up Breading Station: Arrange three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Bread the Salmon: Coat each salmon cube first in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally roll it in the seasoned panko mixture. Set aside on a plate.
- Heat Oil: Pour about 1 inch of vegetable oil into a skillet and heat over medium heat until it’s hot enough for frying (around 350°F if using a thermometer).
- Fry Salmon Bites: Fry the salmon bites in batches for 3 minutes per side or until golden and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the skillet. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Prepare Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth and well combined.
- Serve: Drizzle the bang bang sauce over the crispy salmon bites just before serving or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For a healthier alternative, air fry the salmon bites at 400°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts over the salmon bites for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
