Bang Bang Salmon Bites (Printable Version)
Crispy fried salmon cubes in a creamy, sweet-spicy Bang Bang sauce—perfect as an appetizer or with rice or salad.
# What You Need:
→ Salmon
01 - 1.1 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 frying
→ Bang Bang Sauce
09 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
10 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or 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)
# How to Make It:
01 - Sprinkle the salmon cubes evenly with salt and black pepper.
02 - Combine cornstarch, all-purpose flour, and smoked paprika in one bowl. Place beaten eggs in a separate bowl.
03 - Dredge each salmon piece in the flour mixture, dip into eggs, then coat again in the flour mixture, pressing lightly.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry salmon bites in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
05 - Whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a bowl until smooth.
06 - Add warm salmon bites to the sauce and toss gently to coat evenly.
07 - Top with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds as desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy, fiery Bang Bang sauce will instantly wake up your tastebuds and make you crave more.
- It's customizable—serve at a party, pile over rice for dinner, or tuck into lettuce wraps for a fresh twist.
02 -
- Don’t crowd the pan—if you do, the coating turns limp instead of crisp.
- Chilling the battered salmon before frying really does help the crust stick—skip it and you might lose some crunch.
03 -
- Check the oil is hot enough before frying—if not, the salmon can turn out greasy.
- Let the fried bites rest on a wire rack so they stay crisp on all sides.