Bang Bang Salmon Bites Recipe
This Bang Bang Salmon Bites recipe delivers crispy, tender salmon coated in a creamy, sweet-and-spicy bang bang sauce—all without deep frying. Ready in under 20 minutes, these salmon bites are perfect for weeknight dinners, appetizers, bowls, or meal prep, with bold restaurant-style flavor made easy at home.
Ingredients
- Salmon
- 1 pound fresh salmon skin removed and cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 –2 tablespoons sriracha to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or preheat air fryer to 400°F (205°C).
- Pat salmon dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, toss salmon with olive oil, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey. Set aside.
- Cook
- Oven Method
- Arrange salmon bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between pieces.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Air Fryer Method
- Place salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 7–9 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Finish
- Toss hot salmon gently with bang bang sauce or drizzle sauce over the top.
- Rest for 2–3 minutes, then garnish and serve.
Notes
- Cornstarch is key for crisp edges—don’t skip it.
- Sauce can be adjusted easily: more mayo for mild, more sriracha for heat.
- Serve sauce on the side if you prefer extra crisp salmon.