Description

These Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls bring a perfect crunch, creamy sauce, and vibrant veggies all in one colorful, crave-worthy dish! Whether baked or air-fried, the salmon bites stay juicy inside with a golden crisp outside. Topped with a sweet and spicy Bang Bang sauce, they make a bold and irresistible weeknight dinner or meal prep option.

Ingredients

Scale

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 preheat air fryer to 390°F (200°C).

2. In a bowl, toss salmon cubes with garlic powder, 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 method: Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 12–14 minutes, until golden and crispy.

5. Air fryer method: Cook in batches at 390°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway for even crisping.

6. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and honey until smooth.

7. Assemble bowls 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

You can substitute cauliflower rice for a lighter option.

Adjust spice level by varying the amount of sriracha.

Salmon can also be pan-seared instead of baked or air-fried.

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat in the oven or air fryer for best texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Main Course
Method: Oven, Air Fryer, Assembly
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 460
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 85mg

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