Bang Bang Salmon Bites: Crispy, Creamy, and Quick to Make

Enjoy Bang Bang Salmon Bites, crispy and creamy salmon treats, ready in under 30 minutes for a delightful meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Total Time 27

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon Bites

1 pound Fresh Salmon skinless fillets preferred
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder can swap with fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika regular paprika can substitute
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper
1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs regular breadcrumbs can be used
2 tablespoons Olive Oil cooking spray works too

For the Bang Bang Sauce

1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt is a lighter alternative
1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce hoisin sauce can be a substitute
1 tablespoon Sriracha adjust to spice tolerance
1 tablespoon Honey maple syrup for vegan option
1 tablespoon Lime Juice lemon juice can work in a pinch

For Assembling

2 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice cauliflower rice for low-carb
1 cup Shredded Purple Cabbage can swap for green cabbage
1 medium Avocado guacamole can replace it
1 cup Shredded Carrots bell peppers or radishes are alternatives
2 tablespoons Green Onions chives can be used if unavailable
to taste Fresh Cilantro omit if allergic
to taste Sesame Seeds omit if not a fan

Equipment

Oven
Mixing Bowl
Baking Tray
Air Fryer

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
Cut fresh salmon into bite-sized cubes and coat with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Press each salmon cube into panko breadcrumbs until fully coated, then arrange on a baking tray.
Bake or air-fry for approximately 12 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and optional honey until smooth.
Assemble bowls with jasmine rice, shredded cabbage, avocado, carrots, and top with salmon bites and sauce.
Garnish with sliced green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure to cut salmon evenly for even cooking and store leftovers correctly to maintain crispiness.

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