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Irresistible Easy Bang Bang Salmon Bites You Need to Try

Learn how to make delicious Easy Bang Bang Salmon Bites. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

The key to this dish lies in selecting the right ingredients—fresh, high-quality salmon and vibrant spices make all the difference. Growing up, my mom always emphasized the importance of simple, fresh ingredients, and that’s a philosophy I carry into my own kitchen. When buying salmon, I look for firm flesh with a bright pink color, ideally wild-caught if possible. For the bang bang sauce, I keep pantry staples on hand, but fresh garlic and lime juice elevate the flavor beautifully.

  • 1 pound fresh salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Substitutions: If you prefer baking over frying, you can bake the salmon bites for a lighter version. Also, swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt in the sauce for a tangier twist. For a milder sauce, reduce or omit sriracha.

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon pieces dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Dip each salmon piece first into the flour, shaking off excess, then into the egg, and finally coat thoroughly with panko.
  4. Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, carefully add the salmon bites in batches, avoiding overcrowding.
  5. Fry the bites for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  6. Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and minced garlic in a small bowl to make the bang bang sauce. Taste and adjust spice or acidity as needed.
  7. Serve the salmon bites warm, drizzled generously with the bang bang sauce or use it as a dipping sauce on the side.

Pro tip: Keep the oil temperature steady; too hot and the bites burn, too cool and they become greasy. It took me a few tries to get it just right, but once you do, it’s magic!

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

Keywords: Easy Bang Bang Salmon Bites, recipe, cooking, food