Ingredients
Scale
Creating these bites is like a little dance in the kitchen—quick, fun, and totally rewarding. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 pound salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
If you’re out of buttermilk, don’t fret! You can quickly make your own by adding a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to a cup of milk and letting it sit for a few minutes.
Instructions
Here’s the step-by-step guide to creating these little wonders:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. In another dish, pour the buttermilk. Finally, place the panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.
- Dip each salmon piece into the flour mixture, then the buttermilk, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs. Place each piece on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they don’t touch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the coating is crispy and golden.
- While the salmon is baking, prepare the bang bang sauce by mixing the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl.
- Once the salmon bites are done, drizzle or toss them with the bang bang sauce and garnish with cilantro if desired.
Back when I was juggling a full-time job and trying to get dinner on the table, I discovered that this method of breading and baking cuts down on mess and effort without sacrificing that satisfying crunch we all love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Bang Bang Salmon Bites, recipe, cooking, food
