Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites
Crispy, juicy salmon bites with a bold Bang Bang sauce. Quick to make, full of flavor, and guaranteed to be a hit as an appetizer or main.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- - Frying skillet
- - Tongs or slotted spoon
- Paper towels
- - Serving platter
Ingredients
- **Salmon Bites**
- - 1 lb salmon skin removed, cut into chunks
- - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- - ½ cup all-purpose flour
- - 2 large eggs beaten
- - 1 tsp salt
- - 1 tsp black pepper
- - 1 tsp smoked paprika
- - 1 tsp garlic powder
- - ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- - Oil for frying
- **Bang Bang Sauce**
- - ½ cup mayonnaise
- - 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- - 1 tbsp sriracha
- - 1 tsp lime juice
- - Chives or green onion chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Set up three bowls: flour, egg, and panko mixed with seasonings.
- Dredge salmon: flour → egg → panko.
- Heat oil in skillet. Fry salmon 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Toss salmon in sauce or drizzle on top.
- Garnish with green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for best results
- Adjust spice in sauce to taste
- Bake instead of fry for a lighter version
- Adjust spice in sauce to taste
- Bake instead of fry for a lighter version