Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites 

These guilt-free Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites deliver all the creamy, spicy-sweet punch you're craving—without deep frying. Bite-sized pieces of salmon are tossed with olive oil, cornstarch, and flavorful seasonings, then air-fried (or baked) to a crisp exterior and tender interior. Finished with a luscious Bang Bang sauce—a blend of creamy mayo, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and a touch of honey—each bite is a perfect balance of texture and indulgence. Quick to make, delicious to serve, and ideal over rice, in bowls, or on their own as appetizers.

Ingredients

• For the salmon bites:
  
  

  • 1½ lb salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into 1-inch pieces 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
    
    

  • 1 tsp garlic powder
    
    

  • 1 tsp onion powder (or paprika, based on preference) 

  • ½ tsp salt
    
    

  • ½ tsp black pepper
    
    

  • 1 tsp (or 1 tbsp) cornstarch
    
    

• Bang Bang Sauce:
  
  

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    
    

  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (optional lighter alternative)
    
    

  • 3 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
    
    

  • 1½ tsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
    
    

  • Optional: 1 tsp honey or lime juice for extra brightness (per Jo Cooks variation)
    
    

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine salmon cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Toss until pieces are evenly coated. 

2. Air-Fryer Method: Preheat to 390–400 °F. Arrange salmon in a single layer (in batches if needed). Air-fry for 6–8 minutes, shaking halfway through until salmon is cooked and crisped.

Oven Method: Preheat to 400 °F. Place salmon on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake 8–10 minutes, until crisp and cooked through.

3. While salmon cooks, whisk together all Bang Bang sauce ingredients. 

4. Once salmon bites are done, transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with sauce (or toss gently to coat). Serve with rice, pickled veggies, or as-is. 

Nutrients (approximate per 1 serving, 4 servings total)
(Based on salmon plus a light coating and sauce—nutrients are estimated)

• Calories: ~450 kcal
  
  

• Protein: ~28 g
  
  

• Fat: ~32 g (largely from salmon and mayonnaise)
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~8 g
  
  

• Sugar: ~6 g (from sweet chili sauce and optional honey)
  
  

• Fiber: ~0 g
  
  

• Sodium: ~550 mg (varies with sauce and seasoning)
  
  

• Cholesterol: ~90 mg