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Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Delicious and healthy salmon bites with a crispy texture, flavored with a spicy bang bang sauce, perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a party appetizer.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

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

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or your air fryer according to its instructions.
  2. In a bowl, mix the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the salmon cubes and toss them well to coat evenly.
  3. Roll each salmon cube in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated. Drizzle a little olive oil or spray with cooking spray.
  4. Place the coated salmon bites on a baking tray or in the air fryer basket. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or air-fry for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey (if using), and lime juice until well combined.
  6. In serving bowls, layer the cooked rice or cauliflower rice, shredded purple cabbage, sliced avocado, shredded carrots, and green onions. Top with the crispy salmon bites and drizzle with Bang Bang sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs. Adjust the spice level by adding more or less sriracha to the sauce.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: salmon, appetizer, crispy, bang bang sauce, seafood