Created on July 2nd, 2025 at 12:38 pm
Crispy Salmon Bites with Bang Bang Sauce
Tender salmon cubes, pan-seared or air-fried to crispy perfection, drizzled with a creamy, spicy-sweet bang bang sauce. Addictive, fast, and SO versatile. š„
š Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Ā½ tsp garlic powder
- Ā½ tsp onion powder
- Ā½ tsp smoked paprika
- Ā¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- *Salt & black pepper to taste
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- Ā¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp honey
- Ā½ tsp lime juice
š©āš³ Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep Your Salmon
Pat salmon dry and cut into cubes. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper.
2. Mix the Sauce
Whisk together mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice. Taste and adjust!
3. Cook It Your Way
š„ Pan-Sear: 2ā3 min per side in a hot skillet
š„ Bake: 400Ā°F for 10ā12 min on a lined baking sheet
š„ Air Fry: 375Ā°F for 8ā10 min, flipping halfway
4. Finish with the Sauce
Drizzle or toss salmon bites in the bang bang sauce. Garnish with chives, sesame seeds, or fresh herbs šæ
š” Pro Tips
- Use fresh salmon for best texture. If using frozen, pat VERY dry.
- Donāt overcrowd the pan or air fryer ā space = crisp.
- Adjust the sauce to taste ā more honey = sweeter, more sriracha = spicier.
- Perfect for bowls, tacos, skewers, or just devoured as-is!
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