Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites
Spicy, crispy, and utterly addictive—Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites are your new go-to for a quick dinner, crowd-pleasing appetizer, or creative lunch idea. These salmon cubes are breaded to crunchy perfection and drizzled with creamy bang bang sauce for the ultimate flavor bomb. Whether you're hunting for new food ideas, an easy recipe to satisfy seafood cravings, or simply exploring delicious dinner ideas, this quick-cooking, healthy snack delivers big flavor in small bites.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Shallow dredging bowls
- Large Skillet
- Tongs
- Paper towel-lined plate
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillets skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg beaten
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- oil for frying vegetable or avocado oil
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- chopped parsley or chives optional garnish
- crumbled bacon optional topping
Instructions
- Marinate salmon cubes in buttermilk with a pinch of salt for 15 minutes.
- Prepare flour mix, whisked egg, and panko in separate bowls.
- Dredge salmon in flour mix, dip in egg, and coat in panko.
- Fry salmon pieces in hot oil until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side.
- Mix mayo, sriracha, honey, and lime juice for the sauce.
- Drizzle sauce on salmon, garnish, and serve hot.
Notes
Make sure salmon is dry before marinating. Reheat leftovers in oven or air fryer, not microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 580mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg
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