Homemade Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites – Sweet and Spicy
Crunchy salmon cubes with a seasoned cornstarch crust, pan-fried and tossed in a creamy, tangy sweet Thai chili sauce. Ideal for quick weeknight meals or lively appetizers.
Ingredients
- Skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Cornstarch
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Mayonnaise
- Sweet Thai chili sauce
- Sriracha
- Rice vinegar
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge salmon cubes in the mixture until coated.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry salmon in batches until golden and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side.
- While salmon cooks, whisk mayonnaise, sweet Thai chili sauce, Sriracha, and rice vinegar in a bowl to make the sauce.
- Toss fried salmon in the sauce until fully coated. Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For a lighter crust, substitute cornstarch with arrowroot powder.
Use fresh minced garlic in the sauce for more complexity, if preferred.
Serve with jasmine rice or a refreshing slaw for a complete meal.
Adjust sweet or spicy levels to taste by adding more sauce or water.
Use fresh minced garlic in the sauce for more complexity, if preferred.
Serve with jasmine rice or a refreshing slaw for a complete meal.
Adjust sweet or spicy levels to taste by adding more sauce or water.
Nutrition
Serving: 6gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g
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