Description
These Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites are a delightful fusion of textures and flavors, featuring tender salmon coated in a golden, crunchy crust. Paired with a spicy, creamy bang bang sauce, they make for an irresistible appetizer or quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh, skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (for the Bang Bang Sauce)
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce (for the Bang Bang Sauce)
- 1 tbsp sriracha (for the Bang Bang Sauce, adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey (for the Bang Bang Sauce)
- 1 tbsp lime juice (for the Bang Bang Sauce)
Instructions
- Start by cutting the salmon into 1-inch cubes and pat them dry with paper towels. This step is crucial as it helps the coating stick better. Make sure they are dry to the touch.
- Set up your breading station using three bowls: one for the flour, one for the beaten eggs, and one for the panko breadcrumbs. In the panko bowl, mix in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Take a salmon cube and coat it first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the beaten eggs, ensuring it’s fully coated. Finally, roll it in the panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat this for all salmon pieces and set them aside on a plate.
- In a large skillet, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat. To check if the oil is hot enough, drop a small piece of bread into the oil—if it sizzles and turns golden in about 30 seconds, it’s ready!
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the breaded salmon bites in batches. Fry them for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan, as this can lower the oil temperature and result in soggy bites.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the salmon bites from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. This step helps maintain their crispiness.
- While the salmon bites are frying, prepare the bang bang sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the sriracha to taste depending on your spice preference.
- Once all the salmon bites are cooked and drained, drizzle the bang bang sauce over them or serve it on the side for dipping. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Make sure your oil is hot enough before frying to avoid greasy bites. For extra crunch, double-dip the salmon bites in egg and panko. You can also experiment with the bang bang sauce by adjusting the lime juice or adding garlic powder.