Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites deliver a bold flavor punch. These crispy bites are perfect for any gathering. After making this many times, I know the key to golden crust and juicy center. Crispy, juicy, and richly flavored. Try this recipe with my Easy Healthy Chicken Salad Wraps for a complete meal. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Healthy Chicken Salad Wraps and Easy Thai Drunken Noodles.

What You'll Need for Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 8 oz salmon fillet
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
• 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup sriracha
• Garlic powder
• Sesame oil
• Black pepper
• Optional chili flakes
• Optional: Green onions
• Optional: Wasabi
• Optional: Pickled radishes

How to Make Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites

1. Prepare salmon: Cut salmon into 1-inch pieces. Pat dry with paper towels.
2. Mix sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, chili garlic sauce, honey, and sriracha. Set aside.
3. Batter salmon: In another bowl, mix panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, and black pepper. Dip salmon pieces in the batter.
4. Cook salmon: Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
5. Serve: Drizzle sauce over salmon bites. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Make sauce up to 2 days in advance. Cook salmon just before serving.

Freezing Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Freeze in a sealed container for up to 1 month.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in 30-second intervals until warm.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Use a non-stick skillet for even cooking and to avoid sticking.
• Best substitution: Replace sriracha with chili garlic sauce for a similar flavor.
• Make-ahead: Cook and cool salmon bites, then refrigerate until ready to reheat.
• Scaling: Double or triple the recipe for larger gatherings.
• Troubleshooting: If sauce is too thin, add a tablespoon of cornstarch to thicken it.

Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites

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Prep

10min

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Cook

15min

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Total

25min

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Serves

4 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 8 oz salmon fillet
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
• 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup sriracha

Seasonings

• Garlic powder
• Sesame oil
• Black pepper
• Optional chili flakes

Optional Toppings

• Green onions
• Wasabi
• Pickled radishes

Instructions

1. Prepare salmon: Cut salmon into 1-inch pieces. Pat dry with paper towels.
2. Mix sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, chili garlic sauce, honey, and sriracha. Set aside.
3. Batter salmon: In another bowl, mix panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, and black pepper. Dip salmon pieces in the batter.
4. Cook salmon: Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
5. Serve: Drizzle sauce over salmon bites. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm.

Notes

• Chef tip: Use a non-stick skillet for even cooking and to avoid sticking.
• Best substitution: Replace sriracha with chili garlic sauce for a similar flavor.
• Make-ahead: Cook and cool salmon bites, then refrigerate until ready to reheat.
• Scaling: Double or triple the recipe for larger gatherings.
• Troubleshooting: If sauce is too thin, add a tablespoon of cornstarch to thicken it.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 1 month.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in 30-second intervals until warm.
• Make ahead: Make sauce up to 2 days in advance. Cook salmon just before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 15g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 10g
• Sodium: 700mg
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Sat. Fat: 5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!