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Crispy salmon bites in a white bowl on a wood cutting board next to a bowl of bang bang sauce.
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Crispy Salmon Bites with Bang Bang Sauce

A super simple, healthy way to eat salmon! These crispy salmon bites use cornstarch (and no frying) to make them crunchy and delicious. Served with a creamy, sweet and spicy bang bang sauce. If making in the air fryer, it only takes 7 minutes!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword 15-minute meal, Mediterranean diet salmon recipe, omega-3 recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 276kcal
Author Alex Evink, MS, RD

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh salmon (or thawed from frozen)
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste

For the Bang Bang Sauce

  • 1/2 cup non-fat, plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer or oven to 400 degrees F. Pat the salmon dry.
    Using a sharp knife, cut into bite-sized pieces or cubes. Spray with avocado or olive oil.
  • Add cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to a bowl and mix together.
    Place the salmon bites in the bowl, and gently coat with the cornstarch mixture with a spoon (or your hands). You could also put the salmon cubes into a bowl, then pour the cornstarch and seasonings on after.
  • Place the cornstarch-coated salmon cubes into the air fryer (ensure they are not too close together). Air fry at 400 degrees F for 7-10 minutes (depending on your air fryer) - shaking the basked halfway.
    If cooking in the oven, place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes (check halfway through). You could also pan fry these!
  • While the salmon is cooking, add the sriracha, chili sauce and mayonnaise to a bowl. Whisk until smooth. Add onion powder and garlic powder, to taste (optional). 
  • Serve and enjoy! These salmon bites can be dipped into the sauce, or it can be drizzled over them (or made into a rice bowl).

Notes

  • Make sure the salmon is pat dry and free of excess water for a more crispy texture.
  • Use a very sharp knife when cutting the salmon into cubes - it can be hard to cut through the skin.
Nutritional information is just an estimation, and may vary depending on individual ingredients and preparation. This recipe makes a lot of sauce, so if you don't use it all - the calories will likely be less!
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving  
Calories 276
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.1g 12%
Saturated Fat 1.3g 7%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 416mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 21.6g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3%
Total Sugars 6.2g  
Protein 26g  
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 531mg 11%

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal