Bang Bang Salmon Bites – Easy Dinner Recipe for One or Party Appetizer

If you’re craving something bold, crispy, and a little addictive, these Bang Bang Salmon Bites are about to become your new favorite obsession. Juicy on the inside, caramelized and crisp on the outside—this is the kind of dish that makes you say, “Okay, just one more piece…” until suddenly, they’re all gone.

What makes them so versatile? Well, you can serve them as a fresh salmon appetizer recipe at your next party, pile them over rice for a crispy salmon bowl, or even toss them into a salad when you want a little crunch with your greens. Looking for a quick salmon dinner for one? These bites are ready in under 30 minutes, making them a weeknight hero.

The secret to the perfect bite? Center-cut fillets of Atlantic, king, or wild-caught salmon. IMO, these thicker middle sections keep everything moist and tender. The thinner ends? Save those for soup or chowder—they cook way too fast and can dry out. And FYI, if you can’t get salmon, steelhead trout is a solid stand-in.

Now, let’s talk flavor. These bites are proof that healthy dinner salmon recipes don’t have to be boring. The outside crisps up beautifully, while the inside stays buttery-soft. Seriously, you’ll start brainstorming things to eat with salmon because this dish goes with everything—grain bowls, pasta, roasted veggies, or even tucked inside wraps. Want to level up? Pair these with a smoky glaze for a fun twist on bacon and salmon recipes or serve them alongside your favorite salmon side recipes for a full feast.

Whether you call them a baked salmon appetizer, a party snack, or one of the easiest appetizers for fish dinner nights, one thing’s for sure: these bang bang bites deliver big flavor in tiny packages.

Bang Bang Salmon Bites – Easy Dinner Recipe for One or Party Appetizer

Quick, wholesome, and flavor-packed salmon bites with creamy bang bang sauce.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 18 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish

Author: Aleda

🛒 Ingredients

For the salmon:

• 1 lb center-cut Atlantic salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• ½ tsp sea salt (coarse)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp smoked or sweet paprika
• ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1–2 tsp honey (optional)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Olive oil spray (for air fryer basket)

For the bang bang sauce (about 1 cup):

• ½ cup kewpie mayo
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar
• ½–1 tsp hot sauce, sriracha, or sweet chili sauce
• 1 large garlic clove, grated or minced (about 0.2 oz)
• 1 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 ½ tbsp ketchup
• 2 small pinches of coarse sea salt

Garnish:

• 1 green onion, finely chopped (or chives)
• Toasted sesame seeds (white and black) or furikake

👩‍🍳 Directions

1. Remove the salmon skin and cut fillet into even 1-inch cubes. Place in a bowl.
2. Add salt, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, honey, and olive oil. Toss gently until coated.
3. Air Fryer: Spray basket with oil. Cook salmon cubes at 350°F (177°C) for 8 minutes.
4. Oven: Place cubes on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400°F on the top rack for 10–12 minutes.
5. While salmon cooks, mix all sauce ingredients until creamy.
6. Once cooked, let salmon sit 10 seconds in the fryer before lifting. Transfer carefully.
7. Drizzle salmon bites with sauce, garnish with scallions + sesame seeds. Serve warm with extra sauce.

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