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Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites Recipe

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Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites are flavorful, bite-sized pieces of salmon seasoned with smoky spices, cooked to a golden crisp using your choice of pan-searing, baking, or air-frying. They’re tossed or drizzled with a creamy, spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce made from mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice, then garnished with fresh herbs and lime wedges. Perfect for a quick appetizer or a delightful main served with rice or veggies.

Ingredients

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For the Salmon Bites

  • 1 lb salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

For the Bang Bang Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1–2 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lime juice

For Garnish

  • Chopped parsley, green onions, or sesame seeds
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the salmon bites: Pat salmon cubes dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring they get crispy. Place the salmon pieces in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper. Toss gently until evenly coated.
  2. Make the Bang Bang sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth and combined. Taste and adjust the spice or sweetness to your liking.
  3. Cook the salmon bites: Choose one preferred cooking method: Pan-sear: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil, then cook salmon pieces for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C), arrange salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes until cooked through. Air-fry: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C), arrange salmon in a single layer, and cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through for even cooking.
  4. Toss or drizzle with sauce: Either drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over the cooked salmon bites on a serving platter or place them in a bowl and gently toss until evenly coated with the sauce.
  5. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the coated salmon bites with chopped parsley, green onions, or sesame seeds. Serve warm with lime wedges alongside rice, salad, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Patting the salmon dry before seasoning is crucial for achieving a crispy exterior.
  • Adjust sriracha quantity in the sauce to control the heat level.
  • Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the size of the salmon cubes and your equipment.
  • Cooking methods can be interchanged based on preference or kitchen tools available.
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in the Bang Bang sauce.
  • Serve immediately for optimal crispiness and texture.

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