Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites
This Air Fryer Salmon Bites recipe will become your new go-to when you’re short on time but need a healthy meal fast. It’s made with simple ingredients and can be on your table in 25 minutes. Serve these air fryer salmon nuggets over a bowl of white rice garnished with green onions for the most perfect, easy weeknight dinner!
You can also serve these delicious salmon bites with buttery garlic sauteed green beans or a side of air fryer roasted vegetables. They are also great on top of a salad like this simple arugula salad.
Love salmon?? Try these delicious salmon cakes, too!
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
You’ll need the following ingredients to make these Crispy Salmon Bites:
INGREDIENT NOTES
Salmon: Any type of salmon will work in this recipe. King salmon has the most fat content and brings rich flavor while Atlantic salmon is more cost effective and accessible. I always use skinless salmon fillets for ease. Try to look for fish fillets that have a uniform thickness so you can easily cut them into 1-inch cubes. Plus, uniform bite-sized salmon pieces will cook evenly.
HOW TO MAKE CRISPY AIR FRYER SALMON BITES: STEP-BY-STEP
Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that full instructions with exact ingredients will be in the printable recipe card below!
Step 1: In a large bowl, toss salmon cubes with avocado oil or olive oil until thoroughly coated. Season with paprika, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat the cubes of salmon with a pair of tongs.
Step 2: Add the seasoned salmon bites to the air fryer and cook at 400°F for 4 minutes. Shake the basket to move the salmon bites around and continue to air fry salmon for another 3-6 minutes or until it’s cooked through and the cubes are golden brown.
Step 3: While the salmon is cooking, add more oil to a medium saute pan or skillet. Saute garlic and minced ginger until fragrant. Add soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar and stir for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken.
Step 4: Add the crispy air fryer salmon bites to the pan and toss until the outside of the salmon is fully coated. Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
RECIPE TIPS & TRICKS
- Don’t overcook the fish. Cook time will depend on the size of your salmon chunks and your air fryer but you want to cook until the internal temperature of fish registers 145° F with a meat thermometer.
- Sauce it up! If you want more sauce you can double or even triple the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar.
Confidence Tip
No air fryer? No problem. These salmon bites can be cooked in a saute pan for 6 to 8 minutes. They can also be made in the oven at 425° F for 8 to 10 minutes.
STORAGE
Storage: Store leftover salmon bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. It’s delicious cold, especially on top of a salad but you can also reheat in a small saucepan or skillet over medium heat until warmed through.
Tip: Used leftover salmon in this Viral Salmon Bowl!
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Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Ingredients
- 1 lb. salmon, cut into cubes about 4 salmon filets
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil, divided
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp sea salt or kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or more, depending on your taste!
- 2 cloves garlic, minced the best garlic chopper!
- 2 tsp ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, sliced optional, for garnish
- sesame seeds optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep: In a large bowl add the cubed salmon and 1 tablespoon of oil. Toss until the salmon is coated. To the bowl add the paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Use clean hands or tongs to coat the cubes of salmon.
- Air Fry: Add the salmon bites to the air fryer. Try not to over-crowd the air fryer basket. Cook at 400° F for 4 minutes. Shake the basket or use tongs to move the salmon bites around. Cook for an additional 3 to 6 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and the cubes are golden brown. You want an internal temperature of 145° F.
- Make Sauce: While the salmon is cooking, in a saute pan or medium skillet, add ½ tablespoon avocado oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Saute on medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant. To the pan, add the soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Mix for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Finish: Add the salmon bites to the pan with the sauce. Toss until the salmon is fully coated. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
