Description
Turn weeknight dinners or party appetizers into something unforgettable with these *Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites*. Bite-sized cubes of salmon are seasoned, pan-seared to crispy perfection, and drizzled with a creamy, spicy-sweet bang bang sauce that’s dangerously addictive. This easy recipe delivers bold flavor in under 20 minutes—perfect for anyone searching for quick dinner ideas, healthy snacks, or high-protein food ideas. Great for rice bowls, wraps, or simply on their own!
Ingredients
1 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut into cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp onion powder
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
0.25 tsp cayenne pepper *(optional)*
0.25 cup mayonnaise
1.5 tbsp sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp sriracha
1 tsp honey or maple syrup *(optional)*
0.5 tsp rice vinegar
Chopped parsley or chives
Optional sesame seeds or lime
Instructions
1. Pat the salmon cubes thoroughly dry using paper towels. Place in a large bowl.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
3. In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Sprinkle the seasoning over the salmon and gently toss.
4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the surface if necessary.
5. Add salmon cubes in a single layer. Sear for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Turn gently using tongs or a spatula.
6. While salmon cooks, whisk together all bang bang sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
7. Once the salmon is cooked, transfer it to a serving plate.
8. Drizzle the bang bang sauce over the salmon or serve it on the side.
9. Garnish with herbs, sesame seeds, or lime juice. Serve hot.
Notes
Make sure to thoroughly pat the salmon dry before cooking to maximize crispiness.
Always drizzle the sauce after cooking, never in the pan, to avoid breaking or burning.
This recipe works great in an air fryer—just reduce cook time slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Dinner
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: Asian fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~4–6 bites
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: bang bang salmon, crispy salmon bites, easy dinner, quick salmon, spicy seafood recipe