Description
Crispy, golden Bang Bang Salmon Bites feature tender salmon coated in panko breadcrumbs and drizzled with a creamy, spicy sauce, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon (skinless and cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil or spray for crisping
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to spice level)
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- Juice of ½ lime
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or cauliflower rice)
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Fresh cilantro and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or set the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the salmon cubes with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Coat each salmon piece in panko breadcrumbs, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or air-fry for about 10 minutes, until golden brown.
- Make the Bang Bang sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and honey in a separate bowl.
- Assemble the bowls with a foundation of jasmine rice, layered with salmon bites, shredded cabbage, avocado, and carrots.
- Drizzle with Bang Bang sauce and garnish with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan while cooking to ensure even crispiness. The sauce can be adjusted for heat level by changing the amount of sriracha.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon bites, Bang Bang, crispy appetizer, seafood, panko, spicy sauce