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Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites served on a plate with dipping sauce.

Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Delightful bite-sized salmon pieces coated with crispy panko breadcrumbs and drizzled with a creamy, slightly spicy bang bang sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Bites
  • 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
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to spice level)
  • 1 tsp honey (optional)
  • ½ lime Juice of ½ lime
For the Bowls
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or cauliflower rice)
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 whole avocado (sliced)
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 2 whole green onions (sliced)
  • Fresh cilantro and sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat Oven or Air Fryer: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) or preheat your air fryer.
  2. Season the Salmon: In a bowl, combine salmon cubes with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Coat in Breadcrumbs: Dredge the seasoned salmon in panko breadcrumbs until covered evenly.
Cooking
  1. Bake or Air-Fry: Place the salmon bites on a baking sheet or in the air fryer basket, drizzle with olive oil, and cook for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Make the Bang Bang Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, optional honey, and lime juice until smooth.
  3. Assemble the Bowls: Serve salmon bites over jasmine rice, topped with purple cabbage, avocado, carrots, and green onions. Drizzle with Bang Bang sauce and garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Notes

For flavor enhancement, add fresh ginger to the Bang Bang sauce. You can also customize by swapping salmon for shrimp or tofu to make it vegetarian.