🛒 Ingredients (Crispy Salmon Bites + Bang Bang Sauce)
For the Salmon Bites:
✔ 1.5 lbs fresh salmon, skin removed, cut into 1–1.5 inch cubes
✔ 1/2 cup cornstarch (or flour)
✔ 1 tsp paprika
✔ 1 tsp garlic powder
✔ 1/2 tsp onion powder
✔ 1/2 tsp salt
✔ 1/2 tsp black pepper
✔ 1–2 tbsp oil (for tossing or spraying if air frying)
🥣 Bang Bang Sauce:
✔ 1/3 cup mayonnaise
✔ 2–3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
✔ 1 tbsp sriracha (more for spicy)
✔ 1 tsp honey (optional for extra sweetness)
✔ 1/2 tsp lime juice (optional)
Garnish:
✔ Green onions, sliced
✔ Sesame seeds
✔ Extra sriracha drizzle
🍳 Instructions (Air Fryer or Pan-Fry)
STEP 1 — Prep the Salmon
- Pat salmon dry with paper towels.
- Cut into bite-sized cubes.
- Toss lightly in oil so the coating sticks.
STEP 2 — Coat the Salmon
Mix in a bowl:
➡ cornstarch
➡ paprika
➡ garlic powder
➡ onion powder
➡ salt & pepper
Add salmon pieces and toss until fully coated.
🌀 AIR FRYER METHOD (Crispiest!)
- Place salmon bites in a single layer.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Cook until golden, crispy, and sizzling.
🔥 PAN-FRIED METHOD
- Heat 2–3 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add salmon pieces, spacing them apart.
- Fry 2–3 minutes per side until crispy and cooked through.
- Remove to drain on paper towels.
STEP 3 — Make Bang Bang Sauce
Whisk together:
✔ mayo
✔ sweet chili sauce
✔ sriracha
✔ honey
✔ lime juice
Creamy, spicy, sweet perfection.
STEP 4 — Toss or Drizzle
You can:
🔸 Toss salmon bites in the sauce for full coating
OR
🔸 Drizzle on top to keep the salmon extra crispy
Finish with green onions + sesame seeds.
🍽 How to Serve (High Keyword Combos)
Serve crispy bang bang salmon bites with:
🍚 Coconut rice or jasmine rice bowls
🥙 Tacos (Bang Bang Salmon Tacos!)
🥗 Fresh salad bowls
🍜 Noodle bowls
🥒 Cucumber avocado salad
🍟 Crispy fries or sweet potato wedges
🔥 Chef Tips
⭐ Use cornstarch for maximum crispiness
⭐ Air fry with light oil spray for golden crust
⭐ Add extra sriracha for spicy lovers
⭐ Use salmon skinless filets for best bites
⭐ Perfect for meal prep—reheat well in air fryer