Description
Crunchy, saucy salmon bites tossed in a creamy sweet-spicy bang bang sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or party appetizers.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh salmon (skinless, 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
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to spice level)
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- Juice of ½ lime
- 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
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. Pat salmon cubes dry and toss with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 3. Coat salmon cubes in panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
- 4. Arrange salmon bites on a baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
- 5. Bake for 10-12 minutes or air fry for 7-9 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
- 6. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey (if using), and lime juice to make the sauce.
- 7. Assemble bowls with rice, shredded cabbage, avocado, carrots, green onions, and top with salmon bites and sauce.
- 8. Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds, and serve immediately.