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Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls (Crispy, Flavor-Packed & Easy)

Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls (Crispy, Flavor-Packed & Easy)
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These Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls are crispy, flavorful, and easy to make. Tender salmon is coated in crunchy panko, baked or air-fried until golden, then drizzled with a creamy, sweet-spicy Bang Bang sauce. Served over rice with fresh veggies, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

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For the 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 cooking spray (for crisping)

For the Bang Bang Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce

  • 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)

  • 1 tsp honey (optional, for extra sweetness)

  • Juice of ½ lime

For the Bowls

  • 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

1. Preheat

  • Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C).

  • Air Fryer: Preheat to 390°F (200°C).

2. Season the Salmon

Place the salmon cubes in a bowl. Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently until evenly coated.

3. Coat with Breadcrumbs

Press each salmon piece into the panko breadcrumbs until well coated. Lightly spray or drizzle with olive oil to help them crisp.

4. Bake or Air-Fry

  • Oven: Arrange salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until golden and crispy.

  • Air Fryer: Cook in batches at 390°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and cooked through.

5. Make the Bang Bang Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and honey (if using) until smooth and creamy.

6. Assemble the Bowls

Start with a base of rice. Top with cabbage, avocado, carrots, and crispy salmon bites. Drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce and finish with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Use fresh salmon: Fresh, firm salmon holds its shape better and stays juicy inside.

  • Don’t overcrowd: Whether baking or air-frying, space the salmon pieces so they crisp instead of steaming.

  • Adjust the heat: Add more or less sriracha depending on your spice preference.

  • Make it lighter: Swap mayo for light mayo or Greek yogurt, and use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

  • Meal prep friendly: Store salmon and rice separately and add sauce just before serving to keep everything crisp.

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