Description
These Bang Bang Salmon Bites are crispy, golden cubes of seasoned salmon coated in panko breadcrumbs and paired with a creamy-spicy Bang Bang sauce. Served over rice with fresh veggies, they’re a healthy, fast, and flavour-packed meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Salmon Bites:
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1 lb fresh salmon, skinless and cubed
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
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½ cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
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1 tbsp sriracha (or more to taste)
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1 tsp honey (optional)
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Juice of ½ lime
For the Bowls:
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2 cups cooked jasmine or cauliflower rice
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1 cup shredded purple cabbage
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1 avocado, sliced
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½ cup shredded carrots
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2 green onions, sliced
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Fresh cilantro and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F or air fryer to 390°F.
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Season the cubed salmon with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat.
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Coat salmon pieces in panko, pressing gently. Spray with olive oil.
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Bake for 12–14 minutes on a parchment-lined tray, or air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
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Whisk all sauce ingredients together until smooth.
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Assemble bowls: start with rice, then cabbage, carrots, avocado. Top with salmon bites, drizzle sauce, and garnish with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
Notes
For ultra-crispy bites, bake on a wire rack.
Air frying saves time but don’t overcrowd.
Sauce can be prepped ahead and kept refrigerated up to 1 week.
For a lighter sauce, use Greek yogurt for half the mayo.
Great for meal prep—just store sauce separately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
- Category: Plats
- Method: Air Frying / Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion / Modern American