Bang Bang Salmon Bites (Printable Version)

Crispy salmon cubes with creamy sweet-spicy sauce ready in 20 minutes

# What You'll 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get that crispy tender texture combination that makes restaurant salmon so addictive but in bite sized form
  • The sauce comes together in seconds but tastes like something a chef spent hours perfecting
02 -
  • Overcooking salmon is so easy to do—pull it when it's still slightly translucent in the center since residual heat finishes the job
  • The sauce thickens as it sits so if you're making it ahead thin it with a tiny splash of water or lime juice before tossing
03 -
  • Cut against the grain of the salmon for the most tender bite that still holds its shape beautifully
  • Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly so take it out of the fridge about 15 minutes before you start
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