Description
Delicious and crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites served over jasmine rice with fresh vegetables and a spicy, creamy Bang Bang sauce. This quick and flavorful dish features bite-sized salmon cubes coated in panko breadcrumbs, baked or air-fried to perfection, then drizzled with a tangy sriracha-lime mayo sauce for the perfect balance of heat and creaminess.
Ingredients
Salmon Bites
- 1 lb fresh salmon (skinless and cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil or spray for crisping
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to spice level)
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- Juice of ½ lime
Assembly
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or cauliflower rice)
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Fresh cilantro and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven or Air Fryer: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or set your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) to prepare for cooking the salmon bites.
- Season the Salmon: In a bowl, toss the salmon cubes with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until each piece is evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Coat in Breadcrumbs: Gently press each seasoned salmon cube into the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring they are well coated. Lightly spray or brush the coated pieces with olive oil to help crisp them up during cooking.
- Bake or Air-Fry the Salmon Bites: For oven baking, arrange the salmon bites on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 12 to 14 minutes until golden and crispy. For air frying, cook the salmon bites in batches at 390°F for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crisping.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and honey in a small bowl until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start with a base of cooked jasmine rice. Layer on shredded purple cabbage, sliced avocado, shredded carrots, and the crispy salmon bites. Drizzle generously with the prepared Bang Bang sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute cauliflower rice for jasmine rice to keep the dish lower in carbs.
- Adjust sriracha in the Bang Bang sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- For extra crispiness, make sure the salmon cubes are well coated with panko and lightly sprayed with olive oil before cooking.
- Serve immediately after assembling to maintain the salmon bites’ crisp texture.
- Leftover Bang Bang sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
