Air Fryer Salmon Bites Recipe
Bite-sized salmon pieces seasoned perfectly and cooked in the air fryer until crispy and blackened!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 331kcal
Equipment
- 1 Knife, cutting board, mixing bowl and spoon *For prepping and seasoning salmon
- 1 Air fryer *Mine is Chefman brand, 4 quart size!
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless salmon filets *cubed *see note below
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce *see note below
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil *or regular sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Chives and lemon wedges *for garnish *lime also works!
Recipe notes:
Salmon: If you can't find skinless salmon filets, you can remove the skin yourself. I use this hot water hack and it works great! You can also use a sharp knife. Some stores or fish markets will remove the skin for you if you ask. Soy sauce: Or make teriyaki salmon bites by subbing teriyaki sauce! Need a gluten free option? Try coconut aminos.Instructions
- If your air fryer requires preheating, fire it up to 400℉.1 pound boneless, skinless salmon filets
- Cube salmon and place in a large bowl. Don't worry too much about pieces being uniform size and thickness! Some will be meaty and others crisp. This variation in texture is tasty.
- Add soy sauce, oil, honey and seasonings. Mix until salmon is coated.1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon honey, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Add seasoned salmon bites to the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving a little space between pieces. You'll likely need to cook two batches which isn't a huge deal because these fry up fast!
- Air fry salmon at 400℉ for 5-8 minutes. The largest piece of salmon should reach an internal temperature of at least 145℉. You can use a food thermometer to check.
- Garnish with a splash of fresh lemon juice (or lime juice) and chives! Serve salmon bites with spicy mayo or dipping sauce of choice and enjoy.Chives and lemon wedges
Storage & Reheating:
- Place leftover salmon bites in an airtight container and refrigerate 3-4 days. To reheat: air fry 2-3 minutes at 400°F or until warmed though. You can also microwave leftovers, but I feel texture is best with an air fryer.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1/4th of recipe (all values approximate). | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.4g | Protein: 29.2g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1.4g