Description
Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer, perfect for family dinners or gatherings, complemented by a zesty Bang Bang sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh, skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (for the Bang Bang Sauce)
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce (for the Bang Bang Sauce)
- 1 tbsp sriracha (for the Bang Bang Sauce, adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey (for the Bang Bang Sauce)
- 1 tbsp lime juice (for the Bang Bang Sauce)
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into 1-inch cubes and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Create a breading station with bowls for flour, beaten eggs, and a panko mixture with seasonings.
- Coat each salmon piece in flour, dip in eggs, and roll in the panko mixture.
- Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the salmon bites in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- In a bowl, whisk together the Bang Bang sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle the sauce over the fried salmon bites and serve immediately.
Notes
Make-ahead option available: coat salmon bites and refrigerate until ready to fry. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg