Description
These Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls bring a perfect crunch, creamy sauce, and vibrant veggies all in one colorful, crave-worthy dish! Whether you bake or air-fry, these salmon bites stay juicy inside with a golden crisp outside. Drizzled with a sweet and spicy Bang Bang sauce and packed into bowls, they’re perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 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 spray for crisping
- For the 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
- 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 to 400°F (200°C) or air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, toss salmon cubes with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3. Gently press each salmon piece into the panko breadcrumbs until well-coated. Spray lightly with olive oil.
4. Oven: Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking tray. Bake for 12–14 minutes or until golden and crispy.
5. Air Fryer: Cook in batches at 390°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway for even crisping.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
7. Start with a base of rice. Add cabbage, avocado, carrots, and salmon bites. Drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce and garnish with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
Notes
Cut salmon evenly for best cooking results.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer for 3 minutes.
For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayo.
Great for salmon meal prep or healthy lunch bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 0mg