Bang Bang Salmon Bites (Print View)
Crispy salmon cubes in a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce; quick pan-fried bites for sharing or serving with rice.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salmon
01 - 18 ounces skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Coating
04 - 1/2 cup cornstarch
05 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 2 large eggs, beaten
→ Frying
08 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil, for pan-frying
→ Bang Bang Sauce
09 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
10 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or other hot sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon honey
13 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
→ Garnish
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, optional
15 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
16 - Sesame seeds, optional
# Method:
01 - Evenly season the cubed salmon with salt and black pepper.
02 - In one bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, and smoked paprika. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
03 - Dredge each salmon piece in the flour mixture, dip in the beaten eggs, and coat again with the flour mixture.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook salmon bites in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer onto paper towels to drain.
05 - In a bowl, blend mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until fully combined and smooth.
06 - Gently toss the warm salmon bites in the prepared Bang Bang sauce to coat completely.
07 - Sprinkle with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- You get that crispy restaurant crunch without heavy breading or fuss.
- The sauce brings a punchy warmth that makes these bites vanish from the plate fast—trust me.
02 -
- If you rush the coating, the crust peels off—coating carefully and chilling really helps it stick.
- I once swapped out flour for just cornstarch and lost all the satisfying crunch; the blend is key.
03 -
- Always fry in hot enough oil – if you’re unsure, drop in a pinch of flour and look for bubbles instantly.
- The bang bang sauce can be made in advance; it thickens as it rests for easier tossing.