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Crispy Salmon Bites with Rice & Bang Bang Sauce

Dmitri Magi
Crispy Salmon Bites with Rice & Bang Bang Sauce are your new go-to! Perfectly crispy salmon pieces paired with fluffy rice and a sweet-spicy bang bang sauce—it's a flavor explosion in every bite. Easy to make and ready in minutes, this recipe is a weeknight winner. Let's get cooking!
Calories: 480 | Protein: 35g | Carbs: 40g | Fat: 18g
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Air fryer or oven
  • Frying pan or wok
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • For the Salmon Bites:
  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 1 tsp garlic pepper
  • 1 tsp onion granules
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp old bay seasoning or additional paprika if unavailable
  • For the Egg-Fried Rice:
  • 120 g dry rice
  • 50 g frozen peas
  • 1 egg whisked
  • Splash of soy sauce
  • Sliced spring onions
  • For the Bang Bang Sauce:
  • 4 tbsp light mayo
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • Optional Sides:
  • Edamame beans
  • Tenderstem broccoli

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Salmon Bites.
    Cut the salmon fillets into bite-sized pieces and pat them dry with a paper towel.
    Season the salmon evenly with garlic pepper, onion granules, paprika, and old bay seasoning.
    Place the salmon pieces in an air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes, or bake in the oven at 200°C (400°F) for 12-15 minutes until crispy.
  • Cook the Egg-Fried Rice.
    Boil the rice according to packet instructions, drain, and let it cool (or prepare ahead of time for best results).
    Heat a frying pan or wok over medium heat with a little cooking spray. Add the frozen peas and spring onions, cooking for 1-2 minutes until soft.
    Push the veggies to one side and pour the whisked egg into the pan. Scramble gently until cooked through.
    Add the cooled rice and stir everything together. Drizzle with soy sauce and fry for another 2-3 minutes until heated and well-coated.
  • Make the Bang Bang Sauce.
    In a small bowl, mix the light mayo, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth and creamy.
  • Assemble and Serve.
    Plate the egg-fried rice, top with crispy salmon bites, and drizzle with the bang bang sauce. Add edamame beans and tenderstem broccoli on the side for a complete meal.