Description

Golden, crispy, and bursting with flavor, these salmon bites are coated in seasoned panko and finished with a spicy-sweet bang bang sauce. Perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or satisfying your seafood craving in style.

Ingredients

Salmon fillet (skinless, cut into 1-1.5″ cubes)

1 cup buttermilk

2 tbsp hot sauce

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 eggs, beaten

1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

Oil for frying (canola or vegetable)

Bang Bang Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sweet chili sauce

1–2 tsp sriracha (to taste)

1 tsp rice vinegar

Instructions

Prep Salmon: Pat salmon dry and cut into 1-1.5 inch cubes.
Marinate: In a bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Add salmon and marinate for 20 minutes.
Breading Station: Set up bowls with seasoned flour, beaten eggs, and panko.
Coat: Dredge salmon in flour, dip in eggs, then coat in panko. Press crumbs on gently.
Fry: Heat oil to 350°F. Fry in batches 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients until smooth.
Serve: Drizzle sauce over hot bites and garnish with parsley or green onion.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizers