Description
Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites are succulent salmon pieces, coated and fried to golden perfection, tossed in a spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce. This dish is a party on a plate, offering a delightful combination of crispy textures and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each salmon cube first in flour, then dip in the egg, and finally coat generously with panko breadcrumbs. Ensure each piece is well-covered for that crispy Bang Bang Salmon texture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, sweet chili sauce, honey, and garlic powder to create the Bang Bang sauce. Set aside.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully add the breaded salmon cubes to the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. This step is key for crispy Bang Bang Salmon.
- Remove the crispy salmon bites from the skillet and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
- Once all salmon bites are fried, gently toss them in the prepared Bang Bang sauce until evenly coated. This makes them truly crispy Bang Bang Salmon.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy Bang Bang Salmon!
Notes
- For an air fryer version, preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Spray the breaded salmon with cooking oil and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. Toss with sauce.
- Adjust sriracha and honey quantities in the sauce to suit your spice and sweetness preference for your crispy Bang Bang Salmon.
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for the crispiest results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying/Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4-5 bites)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg