Here’s a delicious Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites recipe—crispy on the outside, tender inside, with a creamy sweet-spicy sauce.
🐟 Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites
🛒 Ingredients
For the salmon:
- 400–500g salmon fillet (cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (or flour)
- 1–2 eggs (beaten)
- Oil for frying (or air fryer spray)
For Bang Bang sauce:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the salmon
- Pat salmon dry (important for crispiness)
- Cut into bite-sized cubes
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder
2. Coat the salmon
- Dip pieces into egg
- Then coat in cornstarch or flour until fully covered
3. Cook (choose one method)
🔥 Pan-fry (crispiest)
- Heat oil in a pan
- Fry salmon bites for 2–3 minutes per side until golden
- Drain on paper towel
🌬️ Air fryer (healthier)
- Spray lightly with oil
- Air fry at 200°C for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway
4. Make Bang Bang sauce
Mix:
- mayonnaise
- sweet chili sauce
- hot sauce
- honey
5. Combine
- Toss crispy salmon bites in sauce OR drizzle on top
- Serve immediately
🍽️ Serving ideas
- Rice bowls 🍚
- Lettuce wraps 🥬
- Fries or salad 🥗
⭐ Tips for extra crispiness
- Dry salmon well before coating
- Don’t overcrowd the pan/air fryer
- Serve immediately after saucing
If you want, I can also give you:
🔥 spicy version
🍯 honey garlic version
🥗 low-calorie version
🍔 or a full restaurant-style bowl recipe
