Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Juicy salmon chunks with a crispy coating get tossed in a creamy sweet-spicy bang bang sauce for a dish you’ll wanna make on repeat. The crunchy outside and soft salmon inside hit just right and the crazy-good sauce will have everyone coming back for seconds, whether you serve them as starters or for dinner. Leaving the seasoned salmon to sit just five minutes before you toss it in the pan makes those spices really stick to the fish.

Tasty Ingredients List

Smoked paprika: Brings big flavor to the breadingMayonnaise: This keeps the sauce velvety smoothGarlic powder: Bumps up the savory vibeSweet chili sauce: It’s the base for bang bang sauceFresh salmon: Go for middle cuts so everything cooks evenSriracha: Kicks up the heat just right

How To Nail It

Herb topping: Finish yours with some sesame seeds and fresh herbsSauce it up: While the salmon is still hot, spoon or toss on the sauceChoose the cook: Pan fry, bake, or use the air fryer until it crispsMix your sauce: Stir up that chili sauce, mayo, and sriracha firstSeason your salmon: Dry off pieces, then cover all sides with your spice blend

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Turns out these little salmon nibbles work so well tucked into fish tacos, especially with crunchy Asian slaw and a big drizzle of the sauce.

Awesome Combos

Pile salmon bites into lettuce leaves, spoon them onto jasmine rice, or top a fresh crunchy Asian salad to make it a whole meal.

Tasty Tweaks

Dial up or down on the sriracha for more (or less) heat, swap in teriyaki instead of sweet chili, or toss in ginger for a fun twist.

Keeping It Fresh

Store salmon and sauce in different containers. Use the oven or air fryer to heat the salmon until it crisps up—mix up a new batch of sauce every time. All the times I’ve made these, letting the hot bites rest just half a minute gives the juices time to settle, making them extra tasty.

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Recipe Questions & Answers

→ Can I make the sauce less spicy?

Sure thing. Cut back on sriracha or cayenne, or just skip them. Sweet chili alone still pops with flavor.

→ Which cooking method is best?

Air fryer is the speedy pick, pan-fry crisps edges best, and baking lets you just set and forget. You can't go wrong.

→ Can I prep this ahead?

Totally. Make your sauce a few days in advance. But chop and flavor the salmon just before you cook it so it stays fresh.

→ What goes well with these bites?

They pair nicely with noodles, salad, or even just rice. Or eat them on their own as a fun starter.

→ Can I use frozen salmon?

Absolutely. Just make sure it's thawed all the way and dry off before slicing and seasoning.