Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls Recipe
This Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls recipe features crispy, flavorful salmon cubes coated in panko breadcrumbs and baked or air-fried to perfection. Served over jasmine rice with fresh vegetables and drizzled with a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce, it’s a vibrant and satisfying meal that combines crunch, spice, and freshness in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes (oven) or 8-10 minutes (air fryer)
- Total Time: 27-29 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites
- 1 lb fresh salmon (skinless and cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil or spray for crisping
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to spice level)
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- Juice of ½ lime
Bowls Assembly
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or cauliflower rice)
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Fresh cilantro and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven or Air Fryer: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) to prepare for cooking the salmon bites.
- Season the Salmon: In a mixing bowl, toss the salmon cubes with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until each piece is evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Coat in Breadcrumbs: Press each seasoned salmon piece gently into the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated. Lightly spray or brush with olive oil to help achieve a crispy texture.
- Bake or Air-Fry: For oven cooking, place the coated salmon bites on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 12–14 minutes or until golden and crispy. For air frying, cook the salmon in batches at 390°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even crisping.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and honey in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Adjust spice to your taste.
- Assemble the Bowls: Begin with a base of cooked jasmine rice in your serving bowls. Top with shredded purple cabbage, sliced avocado, shredded carrots, and the crispy salmon bites. Drizzle generously with the bang bang sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions, fresh cilantro leaves, and sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha in the sauce to control the spice level.
- To keep salmon bites crispy, serve immediately after cooking.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in the sauce.
- Spraying olive oil helps the panko breadcrumbs crisp up nicely when baking or air-frying.
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