Bang Bang Salmon Bites (Air Fryer, Oven, Pan-Fry)
Bang Bang Salmon Bites are crispy, juicy salmon chunks tossed in a creamy, spicy-sweet bang bang sauce that packs flavor in every bite. They’re perfect as a quick appetizer, party snack, or easy weeknight dinner!
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Servings: 2
Calories: 702kcal
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Ingredients
Salmon
- 1 pound salmon filets skinless, boneless, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
Bang Bang Sauce
- ⅓ cup Japanese mayo
- 2 tablespoon sweet chili sauce use code HERMAN15 for 15% off!
- 2 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 teaspoon rice vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cubed salmon with salt, smoked paprika, minced garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, and oil. Gently toss until the salmon is evenly coated. Let it marinate for 15 mins while you make the bang bang sauce.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Japanese mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use.
- Add salmon cubes to an air fryer (don’t overcrowd and cook in batches if needed) and cook at 400F for 7-9 mins until browned and cooked through. If you prefer to pan-fry or bake the salmon, see alternate cooking methods in the recipe notes below.
- Serve the salmon over a bed of rice or salad and drizzle the bang bang sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
Notes
Alternate cooking methods:
- Pan-Fry Method: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated salmon cubes in a single layer. Sear for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, turning gently to avoid breaking the pieces. Remove from heat.
- Oven-Baked Method: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the salmon cubes on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until cooked through and lightly caramelized at the edges.
Nutrition
Calories: 702kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 2546mg | Potassium: 1217mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 618IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg