Get ready to experience the perfect blend of crispy, spicy, and sweet with these irresistible Bang Bang Salmon Bites! Whether you’re planning a party appetizer or craving a delicious salmon bowl for dinner, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with easy home cooking methods. From traditional deep-frying to healthier air fryer and oven-baked options, these versatile bites will become your new favorite way to enjoy salmon!

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Recipe Overview (Quick Snapshot!)

• Prep Time: 40 minutes (including marination)
• Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
• Total Time: About 1 hour
• Servings: 4-6 servings
• Skill Level: Intermediate

Why You’ll Love This Recipe 🥰

These Bang Bang Salmon Bites aren’t just another seafood recipe—they’re a game-changer! Here’s why:

• Versatile Cooking Methods: Perfect for deep-frying, air frying, or baking
• Make-Ahead Friendly: Great for meal prep and parties
• Customizable Heat Level: Adjust the spice to your preference
• Restaurant-Quality Results: Crispy exterior, tender interior, amazing sauce!

Ingredients (Your Shopping List 🛒)

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For the Salmon:

• Large salmon fillet, skin removed
• All-purpose seasoning
• Lemon-based seasoning
• Creole seasoning
• Cayenne pepper
• Buttermilk
• Sriracha sauce
• Cornmeal
• All-purpose flour

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

• Mayonnaise
• Sriracha sauce
• Sweet chili sauce
• All-purpose seasoning

Step-by-Step Instructions

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1️⃣ Prep the Salmon:

1. Remove skin from salmon by making a slit at the tail end
2. Slide knife between flesh and skin to separate
3. Trim belly meat for uniformity
4. Cut into 1-inch cubes

2️⃣ Season & Marinate:

1. Season salmon with all-purpose seasoning, lemon seasoning, Creole seasoning, and cayenne
2. Mix buttermilk and sriracha for marinade
3. Soak salmon for 30 minutes

3️⃣ Prepare Coating:

1. Mix cornmeal and flour with seasonings
2. Remove salmon from buttermilk
3. Dredge in seasoned coating mixture

4️⃣ Make Bang Bang Sauce:

1. Combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and sweet chili sauce
2. Add all-purpose seasoning
3. Mix until smooth and well-combined

5️⃣ Cook the Salmon:

Choose Your Cooking Method:

🔥 Traditional Deep Fry:

• Heat oil to 350°F
• Fry 3-4 minutes until golden

🌪️ Air Fryer Method:

• Preheat to 400°F
• Spray with oil
• Cook 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway

🔆 Oven-Baked Option:

• Preheat to 400°F
• Place on lined baking sheet
• Bake 12-15 minutes

6️⃣ Finish & Serve:

1. Toss hot salmon bites in bang bang sauce
2. Garnish with green onions
3. Serve immediately while crispy!

Pro Tips for Perfect Salmon Bites 🌟

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1. Temperature Matters: Whether frying, air frying, or baking, ensure proper preheating
2. Don’t Overcrowd: Cook in batches if needed
3. Sauce Control: Start light with the sauce—you can always add more!
4. Make it Ahead: Prep the salmon and sauce separately, cook just before serving

Serving Suggestions 🍽️

• As an Appetizer: Serve with extra sauce for dipping
• Make it a Meal: Create a Bang Bang Salmon Bowl with rice and veggies
• Party Style: Serve on skewers with lime wedges
• Meal Prep: Pack with quinoa and steamed vegetables

Storage & Reheating 🌟

• Store: Keep leftover salmon separate from sauce, refrigerate up to 3 days
• Reheat: Use air fryer or oven to restore crispiness
• Sauce Storage: Keep refrigerated up to 1 week

Recipe Variations

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1. Extra Crispy Version: Double-dredge in coating mixture
2. Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free flour blend
3. Lower-Carb: Use almond flour instead of regular flour
4. Extra Spicy: Add more sriracha to sauce and coating

Kitchen Tools Needed

• Sharp knife
• Mixing bowls
• Thermometer (for frying)
• Air fryer/oven (depending on method)
• Tongs
• Paper towels

Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Jessica Tran

These Bang Bang Salmon Bites are a delicious combination of crispy, spicy, and sweet flavors, making them a perfect appetizer or main dish for seafood lovers. With versatile cooking options and customizable heat levels, this dish can be tailored to suit any preference.

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Prep Time 40 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Main Course

Cuisine Seafood

Servings 4 people

Equipment

• Sharp Knife
• Mixing bowls
• Thermometer (for frying)
• Air fryer/oven (depending on method)
• Tongs
• Paper towels

Ingredients

  

For the Salmon:

• 1 Large salmon fillet skin removed
• 1 tsp All-purpose seasoning
• 1 tsp Lemon-based seasoning
• 1 tsp Creole seasoning
• ½ tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
• ½ cup Cornmeal
• ½ cup All-purpose flour

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

• ½ cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
• 2 tbsp Sweet chili sauce
• 1 tsp All-purpose seasoning

Instructions

 

Step 1: Prep the Salmon

• Remove the skin from the salmon by making a slit at the tail end.
• Slide a knife between the flesh and skin to separate.
• Trim belly meat for uniformity.
• Cut the salmon into 1-inch cubes.

Step 2: Season & Marinate

• Season the salmon with all-purpose seasoning, lemon seasoning, Creole seasoning, and cayenne.
• In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk and sriracha for marinade.
• Soak the salmon cubes in the marinade for 30 minutes.

Step 3: Prepare the Coating

• In a bowl, mix cornmeal and flour with leftover seasonings.
• Remove the salmon from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off.
• Dredge the salmon cubes in the seasoned coating mixture until well coated.

Step 4: Make Bang Bang Sauce

• In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, and all-purpose seasoning.
• Mix until smooth and well combined. Set aside.

Step 5: Cook the Salmon

• Choose Your Cooking Method:

Traditional Deep Fry:

• Heat oil to 350°F.
• Fry salmon bites for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Air Fryer Method:

• Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
• Spray the basket with oil.
• Cook salmon bites for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Oven-Baked Option:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Place salmon bites on a lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes.

Step 6: Finish & Serve

• Toss the hot salmon bites in the Bang Bang Sauce.
• Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
• Serve immediately while crispy.

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Notes

Temperature Matters: Ensure proper preheating for frying, air frying, or baking.
Don’t Overcrowd: Cook in batches if necessary to maintain crispiness.
Sauce Control: Start with a light coating of sauce, as you can always add more.
Make Ahead: Prepping the salmon and sauce in advance can save time before serving.

Recipe Card

Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Prep Time: 40 mins | Cook Time: 15-20 mins | Total Time: ~1 hour
Servings: 4-6

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Final Tips & Success Guaranteed! 💫

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These Bang Bang Salmon Bites are more than just a recipe—they’re your ticket to seafood perfection! Whether you choose to make them in your air fryer, oven, or traditional deep-fry method, follow these steps carefully for the crispiest, most flavorful results.

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