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Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Crispy, flavorful salmon bites drizzled with a creamy, spicy sauce, served over a vibrant bed of veggies and rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb fresh salmon (skinless and cut into bite-sized cubes) Use the freshest salmon available.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Can substitute with regular breadcrumbs but won't be as crunchy.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil Or use spray for crisping.
Bang Bang Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha Adjust for spice level.
  • 1 tsp honey Optional.
  • Juice of ½ lime Don't skip for best flavor.
Vegetables and Garnish
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice Can use cauliflower rice.
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 whole avocado (sliced)
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 2 whole green onions (sliced)
  • Fresh cilantro and sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the Oven or Air Fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Mix salmon with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub it in to unleash those tasty flavors.
  3. Roll the seasoned salmon cubes in panko breadcrumbs for that satisfying crunch.
Cooking
  1. Place salmon bites on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 10-12 minutes or air-fry for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice for the bang bang sauce.
Assembly
  1. Serve the baked salmon over jasmine rice and top with shredded cabbage, carrots, avocado, green onions, and drizzle with the bang bang sauce.

Notes

These salmon bites keep well in the fridge for about 3 days. Store in an airtight container. You can prep everything but the sauce a day before!