Bang Bang Salmon Bites (Print Version)

Crispy salmon bites in creamy sweet-spicy sauce, ready in 20 minutes.

# Components:

→ 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

→ 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

# Method:

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 thoroughly coated.
03 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon cubes for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
04 - Transfer to a lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 10–12 minutes for extra crispiness, 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 and well combined.
06 - Toss warm salmon bites with the sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately with your choice of sides.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce hits that perfect sweet and spicy balance that keeps you reaching for just one more bite
  • Ready in twenty minutes flat but tastes like something from a restaurant kitchen
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan steams the fish instead of searing it so work in batches if needed
  • The sauce thickens as it sits so toss the salmon right before serving for the best coating
03 -
  • Chill the salmon for fifteen minutes before cubing to get cleaner cuts through the flesh
  • A cast iron skillet creates the best crust but any heavy bottomed pan works wonderfully
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