Fried Salmon Bites are bite size pieces of salmon that are deep fried until they are crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. We call these salmon nuggets in our house, because they are basically fish nuggets, similar to chicken nuggets.
We have a local Chinese restaurant chef that likes to get creative with whatever is fresh that day. Last time we were at the restaurant his special was sweet and sour salmon. I had to try this dish at the restaurant, it was so delicious! I wanted to come home and make my own twist on this easy salmon dish.
Fried Salmon Nuggets
These fried salmon nuggets are so easy to make. I mean it’s face it, most things taste amazing when they’ve been battered and fried. If you like fried fish recipes you are going to enjoy this one.
Ingredients
To make this crispy fried salmon bites recipe all you need is ten basic ingredients that you may already have in your pantry. You might not even need to make a make to the grocery store.
- salmon fillet
- club soda
- flour
- cornstarch
- egg yolk
- paprika
- salt
- baking soda
- baking powder
- Oil for frying vegetable, canola, or peanut oil are all great options
See recipe card for quantities that you need for this delicious recipe.
Instructions
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Step 1: Prepare your salmon recipe
Prepare your salmon by removing the skin and gently cutting into 1 or 1.5” chunks. Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and lightly salt the salmon chunks.
Step 2: Heat your oil
Fill a pot about half full with your frying oil, and heat on medium-high heat to 350 degrees. Line a tray or plate with a few paper towels and set aside.
Step 3: Mix your batter
In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, paprika, and baking soda. Wait until your oil has reached 350 degrees, and is ready to go, before you add the egg yolk and club soda to the flour mixture. Mix until combined.
Step 4: Batter your salmon pieces
Working quickly, dip pieces of the salmon into the batter until fully coated, then shake any excess batter off.
Step 5: Fry your fried salmon bites
Carefully drop pieces of the battered salmon into the hot oil, you can fry 3-4 pieces at a time, depending on the size of pot you are using, you don’t want to overcrowd the salmon. Fry for approx 6-8 minutes, flipping the salmon over halfway through. The salmon should have an internal temp of 135-145 degrees.
Step 6: Drain the salmon nuggets and serve.
Remove the salmon from the oil and let rest on the paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, garnish with flake salt or fresh herbs.
Hint: Make sure to allow your oil to reach 350 degrees before frying your salmon bites. You can check your oil temperature with a candy thermometer.
Substitutions
Need to switch things up to fit what you have on hand? Here are a couple substitutions that you can make.
- Fish – use any type of fish that your family prefers for fried fish nuggets
- Oil – Use any type of oil that is heat tolerant for frying that your family prefers.
Variations
Want to personalize this Fried Salmon Bites recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.
- Spicy – add red chili pepper flakes to the batter for a spicy chicken
- Chicken – use the same batter for chicken breast cut into chunks for homemade nuggets.
- Kid friendly – serve with a side of ketchup for dipping.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this Easy Salmon Cakes recipe.
Equipment
You only need three simple kitchen tools to help you make this recipe.
- Large pan
- mixing bowl for batter
- Metal slotted spoon or basket
Storage
Store your leftover salmon in the fridge for up to three days.
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FAQ
Do you have questions about Fried Salmon Bites? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about salmon nuggets.
The best way to reheat is in the air fryer at 350 for 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through. You could also reheat these fried salmon nuggets in the oven at 350 degrees for 7 to 10 minutes.
No, sadly these salmon nuggets will become soggy when frozen and reheated.
You can use frozen salmon, but you will need to thaw it first, so that you can cut your salmon cleanly.
Fried Salmon Bites
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Fried Salmon Bites Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs salmon fillet
- 1 cup club soda
- ¾ flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- Oil for frying vegetable, canola, or peanut oil are all great options
Instructions
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
- Prepare your salmon by removing the skin and gently cutting into 1 or 1.5” chunks.
- Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and lightly salt the salmon chunks.
- Fill a pot about half full with your frying oil, and heat on medium-high heat to 350 degrees
- Line a tray or plate with a few paper towels and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, paprika, and baking soda.
- Wait until your oil has reached 350 degrees, and is ready to go, before you add the egg yolk and club soda to the flour mixture.
- Mix until combined.
- Working quickly, dip pieces of the salmon into the batter until fully coated, then shake any excess batter off.
- Carefully drop pieces of the battered salmon into the hot oil, you can fry 3-4 pieces at a time, depending on the size of pot you are using, you don’t want to overcrowd the salmon.
- Fry for approximately 6-8 minutes, flipping the salmon over halfway through. The salmon should have an internal temp of 135-145 degrees.
- Remove the salmon from the oil and let rest on the paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, garnish with flake salt or fresh herbs. Enjoy every bite.
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