🌟 Introduction
Get ready to meet your next seafood obsession: Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites. These bite-sized chunks of tender salmon are seasoned to perfection, air-fried or pan-seared until crispy, and then smothered in a creamy, spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce that hits every flavor note—tangy, spicy, garlicky, and a touch of honeyed sweetness. 🌶️🍯
Perfect as an appetizer, game day snack, party platter, or served over rice and veggies for a complete meal. It’s fast, flavorful, and way better than takeout.
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🛒 Ingredients
Everything you need to make crispy salmon bites with Bang Bang sauce at home:
🐟 Seafood
- 1 ½ lbs salmon, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
🥬 Fruits & Vegetables
- 1 green onion, sliced for garnish
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
🧂 Seasoning & Spices
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- Sesame seeds for garnish
🍯 Sauce & Condiments
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
🛢️ Oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Tip: Use fresh, high-quality salmon for best flavor and texture. If using frozen, thaw completely and pat dry.
👨🍳 Directions
Here’s how to make these irresistible, crispy bites in under 30 minutes:
🔪 Step 1: Prep the Salmon
- Remove skin and bones from salmon if needed.
- Cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.
- Pat dry with paper towels for better crisping.
🧂 Step 2: Season
In a mixing bowl, toss salmon with:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne (adjust for heat preference)
Let sit for 5–10 minutes to absorb the seasoning.
🔥 Step 3: Cook the Salmon Bites
Option A: Air Fryer
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place salmon bites in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and cooked through.
Option B: Pan Searing
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear salmon bites for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Pro Tip: Avoid overcrowding to keep them crispy, not steamed!
🥣 Step 4: Make the Bang Bang Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Taste and adjust for spice and sweetness.
🍲 Step 5: Toss or Drizzle
- Toss salmon bites in the sauce OR serve with sauce drizzled on top.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped parsley, and sliced green onions.
⏱️ Servings and Timing
- Servings: 4–6 as a main, 6–8 as an appetizer
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: ~20 minutes
🍽️ Variations
Change up the flavor or style with these easy tweaks:
🌮 1. Bang Bang Salmon Tacos
- Stuff salmon into warm tortillas with slaw and drizzle sauce over top.
🥗 2. Salmon Rice Bowl
- Serve over jasmine rice or quinoa with avocado, cucumbers, and sauce.
🧄 3. Extra Garlicky Version
- Add 1–2 cloves of fresh minced garlic to the sauce or salmon seasoning.
🥬 4. Lettuce Wraps
- Wrap the salmon bites in butter lettuce leaves for a low-carb option.
🍍 5. Sweet & Spicy
- Add diced pineapple or mango for a tropical twist.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
🧺 Storage
- Store leftover salmon bites in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Sauce can be refrigerated separately.
❄️ Freezing
- Freeze cooked salmon bites (without sauce) for up to 1 month.
- Reheat from frozen or thaw overnight.
🔥 Reheating
- Reheat in air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes, or in a skillet for crispy texture.
- Microwave for 30–60 seconds for convenience (less crispy).
❓ 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use pre-cooked salmon?
Not recommended—it won’t crisp up the same way. Use raw salmon for best results.
2. Is the sauce spicy?
Mild to medium depending on your sriracha. Adjust heat to your liking.
3. Can I bake the salmon bites?
Yes. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.
4. What if I don’t have Thai sweet chili sauce?
Substitute with a mix of honey and hot sauce, or make homemade with chili flakes, sugar, vinegar, and garlic.
5. Can I use skin-on salmon?
Yes, but remove the skin for bite-sized pieces unless you like crispy salmon skin.
6. Is this gluten-free?
Yes—just ensure your condiments (like sriracha and chili sauce) are certified GF.
7. What kind of mayonnaise is best?
Use full-fat mayo for best texture. Light or avocado mayo also work well.
8. Can I meal prep this?
Definitely! Cook the salmon bites and store sauce separately for up to 3 days.
9. What sides go best with this?
Rice, Asian-style slaw, cucumber salad, or roasted veggies are perfect.
10. How can I make this dairy-free?
Just use a dairy-free mayo alternative—the rest of the recipe is already dairy-free.
🎯 Conclusion
These Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites are the perfect fusion of heat, creaminess, and bold flavor. Quick enough for a weeknight dinner and fancy enough for entertaining guests, they’re as fun to eat as they are to make. 🐟🔥
Serve them in bowls, tacos, or lettuce wraps—or just grab a fork and dig in. However you enjoy them, one thing’s for sure: you’ll want to make them again and again.
Hungry for more seafood magic? Visit RecipeService.net for more fresh and fiery seafood ideas!
Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites – Spicy, Sweet, and Seriously Addictive!
Ingredients
- Everything you need to make crispy salmon bites with Bang Bang sauce at home:
🐟 Seafood
- 1 ½ lbs salmon skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
🥬 Fruits & Vegetables
- 1 green onion sliced for garnish
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
🧂 Seasoning & Spices
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika smoked
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- Sesame seeds for garnish
🍯 Sauce & Condiments
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
🛢️ Oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Tip: Use fresh high-quality salmon for best flavor and texture. If using frozen, thaw completely and pat dry.
Instructions
- Here’s how to make these irresistible, crispy bites in under 30 minutes:
🔪 Step 1: Prep the Salmon
- Remove skin and bones from salmon if needed.
- Cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.
- Pat dry with paper towels for better crisping.
🧂 Step 2: Season
- In a mixing bowl, toss salmon with:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne (adjust for heat preference)
- Let sit for 5–10 minutes to absorb the seasoning.
🔥 Step 3: Cook the Salmon Bites
- Option A: Air Fryer
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place salmon bites in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and cooked through.
- Option B: Pan Searing
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear salmon bites for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Pro Tip: Avoid overcrowding to keep them crispy, not steamed!
🥣 Step 4: Make the Bang Bang Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk together:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Taste and adjust for spice and sweetness.
🍲 Step 5: Toss or Drizzle
- Toss salmon bites in the sauce OR serve with sauce drizzled on top.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped parsley, and sliced green onions.
Notes
Change up the flavor or style with these easy tweaks: 🌮 1. Bang Bang Salmon Tacos
Stuff salmon into warm tortillas with slaw and drizzle sauce over top. 🥗 2. Salmon Rice Bowl
Serve over jasmine rice or quinoa with avocado, cucumbers, and sauce. 🧄 3. Extra Garlicky Version
Add 1–2 cloves of fresh minced garlic to the sauce or salmon seasoning. 🥬 4. Lettuce Wraps
Wrap the salmon bites in butter lettuce leaves for a low-carb option. 🍍 5. Sweet & Spicy
Add diced pineapple or mango for a tropical twist. 🧊 Storage & Reheating
🧺 Storage
Store leftover salmon bites in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Sauce can be refrigerated separately. ❄️ Freezing
Freeze cooked salmon bites (without sauce) for up to 1 month. Reheat from frozen or thaw overnight. 🔥 Reheating
Reheat in air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes, or in a skillet for crispy texture. Microwave for 30–60 seconds for convenience (less crispy). ❓ 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use pre-cooked salmon?
Not recommended—it won’t crisp up the same way. Use raw salmon for best results. 2. Is the sauce spicy?
Mild to medium depending on your sriracha. Adjust heat to your liking. 3. Can I bake the salmon bites?
Yes. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway. 4. What if I don’t have Thai sweet chili sauce?
Substitute with a mix of honey and hot sauce, or make homemade with chili flakes, sugar, vinegar, and garlic. 5. Can I use skin-on salmon?
Yes, but remove the skin for bite-sized pieces unless you like crispy salmon skin. 6. Is this gluten-free?
Yes—just ensure your condiments (like sriracha and chili sauce) are certified GF. 7. What kind of mayonnaise is best?
Use full-fat mayo for best texture. Light or avocado mayo also work well. 8. Can I meal prep this?
Definitely! Cook the salmon bites and store sauce separately for up to 3 days. 9. What sides go best with this?
Rice, Asian-style slaw, cucumber salad, or roasted veggies are perfect. 10. How can I make this dairy-free?
Just use a dairy-free mayo alternative—the rest of the recipe is already dairy-free. 🎯 Conclusion
These Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites are the perfect fusion of heat, creaminess, and bold flavor. Quick enough for a weeknight dinner and fancy enough for entertaining guests, they’re as fun to eat as they are to make. 🐟🔥 Serve them in bowls, tacos, or lettuce wraps—or just grab a fork and dig in. However you enjoy them, one thing’s for sure: you’ll want to make them again and again. Hungry for more seafood magic? Visit RecipeService.net for more fresh and fiery seafood ideas!