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Plated fried salmon bites served with dipping sauces and garnishes

Fried Salmon Bites Recipe

Crispy fried salmon bites made with a seasoned flour-cornstarch dredge, egg wash, and panko, then fried at 350°F until golden and flaky inside.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer
  • Deep-fry thermometer
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • 3 shallow bowls for dredging
  • Tongs or spider strainer
  • Sharp chef's knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

Salmon

  • 1 lb skinless salmon fillet pin bones removed, cut into uniform 1-inch cubes

Crispy Coating

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp cold water
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

For Frying & Serving

  • neutral high-heat oil such as canola, vegetable, or peanut oil; enough for about 1 1/2 inches in the pot
  • lemon wedges optional, for serving
  • dipping sauce optional, such as tartar sauce or spicy mayo

Instructions
 

  • Pat the salmon very dry with paper towels and cut it into uniform 1-inch cubes. Check for and remove any pin bones.
    Raw salmon cut into uniform 1-inch cubes on a cutting board
  • Pour enough neutral oil into a heavy-bottomed pot to reach about 1 1/2 inches deep. Heat to 350°F (175°C), monitoring the temperature with a deep-fry thermometer.
    Neutral frying oil heating in a deep pot for fried salmon bites
  • In the first shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. In the second bowl, whisk the eggs with 1 tablespoon cold water. Add the panko to a third bowl.
    Three-bowl breading station with seasoned flour, beaten egg and panko
  • Working a few pieces at a time, coat the salmon lightly in the flour mixture, dip in the egg wash, then press into the panko until evenly coated. Shake off loose crumbs.
    Raw salmon cubes coated with panko and ready for frying
  • Fry the salmon bites in small batches at 350°F (175°C) for about 3 to 4 minutes total, turning as needed, until the coating is deep golden and the thickest piece reaches 145°F (63°C). Let the oil return to temperature between batches.
    Breaded salmon bites frying in hot oil until golden
  • Transfer the fried salmon bites to a wire rack or paper towel-lined tray. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.
    Golden fried salmon bites draining on a wire rack
Plated fried salmon bites served with dipping sauces and garnishes
Fried Salmon Bites Recipe

Notes

Keep the oil close to 350°F for a crisp coating. Crowding the pot lowers the oil temperature and can make the breading greasy. The safe minimum internal temperature for fish is 145°F (63°C).
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