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Air Fryer Salmon Bites

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Air fryer salmon bites made with tender cubes of salmon marinated in a savory-sweet mix of soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil, then air-fried until caramelized.

A closeup side view of air fryer salmon bites topped with black and white sesame seeds and chives next to shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, and a small bowl of sweet chili mayo sauce.

Ingredients

  • Center Cut Salmon Filet
  • Soy Sauce
  • Honey
  • Ginger Paste or Minced Ginger
  • Minced Garlic
  • Sesame Oil
  • Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • Black Sesame Seeds
  • Chopped Chives, for topping
  • Mayonnaise
  • Sweet Chili Sauce

How to Make Air Fryer Salmon Bites

  • Using a knife, carefully remove the skin from the salmon, if not already done so. Slice the salmon filet into 1″ cubes.
A gray rectangle cutting board with three salmon filets and a knife.
A gray cutting board with cubes of fresh salmon and a knife.
A round white mixing bowl with a pink whisk and dark brown sauce.
A clear Tupperware container with cubes of salmon in marinade and a silver spoon.
  • In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, ginger, sesame oil, and garlic. Toss salmon to coat. Let set for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  • Lightly spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking oil. Add a single layer of cubed salmon.
An overhead view of a black air fryer basket with uncooked cubes of salmon bites over a white backdrop.
A black air fryer basket with cubes of cooked salmon bites on a white backdrop.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400℉. Cook salmon bites for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • While they cook, prepare the sauce by whisking sweet chili sauce and mayonnaise in a small bowl.
A side view of salmon bites on a plate next to two small scalloped bowls with black sesame seeds and white toasted sesame seeds.
  • To serve, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, and chives on top. Drizzle sauce on top or serve on the side for dipping.

What to Serve with Salmon Bites

Salmon bites are incredibly versatile, so you can serve them as a main course, a party appetizer, or part of a larger Asian-inspired meal.

If you’re going for a main dish, add some garlic fried rice, steamed jasmine rice, lo mein, or sesame noodles alongside your tender salmon bites.

Create a stir fry with your favorite veggies like bok choy, snap peas, bell peppers, or carrots to add a healthy side with a variety of crunchiness.

Balance the richness of salmon with Asian slaw made with crisp cabbage, shredded carrots, and a tangy sesame dressing.

I personally served ours with shreds of carrots and diced pickled cucumbers.

A round gray bowl with salmon bites, sliced cucumbers, white rice, shredded carrots, and a bowl of creamy sauce. Next to the plate is a small wooden bowl of shredded carrots, a scalloped bowl of black sesame seeds, another scalloped bowl of sesame seeds, and a small blue bowl of sliced cucumbers.
A closeup side view of air fryer salmon bites topped with black and white sesame seeds and chives next to shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, and a small bowl of sweet chili mayo sauce.

Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Tiffany
Air fryer salmon bites made with tender cubes of salmon marinated in a savory-sweet mix of soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil, then air-fried until caramelized.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Marinade Time 15 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Dishes
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 316 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Salmon Bites

  • 1 pound Center Cut Salmon Filet
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Paste or Minced Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • Black Sesame Seeds
  • Chopped Chives for topping

Sweet Chili Mayo Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 1-2 tablespoons Sweet Chili Sauce to taste

Instructions
 

  • Using a knife, carefully remove the skin from the salmon, if not already done so. Slice the salmon filet into 1" cubes.
  • In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, ginger, sesame oil, and garlic. Toss salmon to coat. Let set for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  • Lightly spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking oil. Add a single layer of cubed salmon.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400℉. Cook salmon bites for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • While they cook, prepare the sauce by whisking sweet chili sauce and mayonnaise in a small bowl.
  • To serve, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, and chives on top. Drizzle sauce on top or serve on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 24gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 915mgPotassium: 595mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 52IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg

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