Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls Recipe
These Bang Bang Salmon Bites Bowls are a delightful combination of crispy salmon bites coated in panko breadcrumbs, served with a flavorful Bang Bang sauce over a bed of jasmine rice and colorful veggies. A perfect blend of textures and flavors!
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Air-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
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
- Preheat Oven or Air Fryer: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or preheat air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- Season the Salmon: In a bowl, toss salmon cubes with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Coat in Breadcrumbs: Gently press each salmon piece into the panko breadcrumbs until well-coated. Spray lightly with olive oil.
- Bake or Air-Fry: Oven: Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking tray. Bake for 12–14 minutes or until golden and crispy. Air Fryer: Cook in batches at 390°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway for even crisping.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Salmon Bowls, Salmon Bites Recipe, Asian Salmon Bowls