Description
Crispy, tender salmon bites coated in a crunchy golden crust and tossed in a sweet and spicy Bang Bang sauce — a quick and flavorful homemade seafood dish that’s perfect as an appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for air frying or pan frying)
- For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional)
- Green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Set up a dredging station: one bowl with cornstarch, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each salmon piece in cornstarch, dip in egg, then press into panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- To Air Fry: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the basket with oil, arrange salmon pieces in a single layer, and air fry for 7–9 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
To Pan Fry: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon bites for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. - Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Toss the crispy salmon bites in the Bang Bang sauce until evenly coated or drizzle the sauce over the top.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the sriracha.
- For extra crispiness, bake the coated salmon on a wire rack at 425°F for 12–15 minutes instead of pan frying.
- This recipe works great with shrimp or chicken instead of salmon.
- Best served immediately for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course / Appetizer
- Method: Air Fried / Pan Fried
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion