Bang Bang Salmon Bites (Printable Version)

Crispy salmon cubes in creamy sweet-spicy sauce, ready in 20 minutes for a crowd-pleasing Asian fusion dish.

# What You Need:

→ For the Salmon

01 - 1 pound salmon fillets, skin removed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
04 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
05 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
07 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ For the Bang Bang Sauce

08 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
09 - 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
10 - 1 teaspoon sriracha
11 - 1 teaspoon honey
12 - ½ teaspoon lime juice

# Steps:

01 - Cut salmon into uniform 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
02 - Toss salmon cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Heat non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon cubes for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
04 - For extra crispiness, transfer to lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, or air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
05 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth.
06 - Toss warm salmon bites with sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 20 minutes but tastes like you spent all day cooking
  • That sauce is dangerously addictive—dont say I didnt warn you
02 -
  • Dont overcrowd your pan or the salmon will steam instead of sear
  • The sauce clings better to warm salmon, so time it right
03 -
  • Chill your salmon for 15 minutes before cutting—it makes clean cubes so much easier
  • The sauce keeps for a week in the fridge, so make extra for drizzling over everything
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