Crispy Spicy Salmon Bites Recipe
These Crispy Spicy Salmon Bites are a delicious appetizer or main dish featuring tender salmon coated in a flavorful seasoned crust and fried to perfection. Served with a zesty spicy sauce, they make a fantastic addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer or Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salmon Bites:
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Spicy Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne. Dredge salmon cubes in this mixture.
- In another bowl, combine the beaten egg and milk. Dip each salmon cube into the egg mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry salmon bites in batches until golden and crispy.
- Mix together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl. Serve the crispy salmon bites hot with the spicy sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For a lighter version, air fry the coated salmon at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve as an appetizer, in tacos, or over rice bowls with fresh veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~6–8 bites
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Sugar: ~2 g
- Sodium: ~360 mg
- Fat: ~18 g
- Saturated Fat: ~4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~14 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~15 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: ~25 g
- Cholesterol: ~80 mg
