Air Fryer Salmon Bites

5 from 2 votes

These quick and easy Air Fryer Salmon Bites are full of flavor and cook in just 6 minutes! They’re tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and glazed with a sweet and savory marinade. Enjoy them with appetizers, dinner, or meal prep!

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Marinade time30

Total Time43

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer recipe, air fryer salmon bites, salmon bites

Servings: people

Author: Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

1 lb salmon skin removed
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
¼ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
½ Tablespoon honey
2 cloves fresh garlic minced
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Green onions for garnish

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Instructions

Using a sharp knife, cut the salmon filet into one-inch cube.
In a glass bowl, add sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic and apple cider vinegar. Whisk together until smooth. Set aside 2 tablespoons of marinade to use for brushing the salmon while it cooks.
Add the salmon bites to the marinade sauce and place in the fridge to about 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Place marinated salmon bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes at 400°F.
Open the air fryer and brush the reserved glaze on the salmon bites. Close the basket and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
Serve it with rice and steamed broccoli. Enjoy!

Notes

You may need to air fry the salmon in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer. It’s important not to overcrowd the basket.
For easy cleanup, you can line your air fryer basket with parchment paper.
You can easily adapt this recipe for the oven. Place the marinated salmon bites on a lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for about 10 minutes.
To Store: Keep leftover salmon bites in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. I always use glass containers with fish because it doesn’t hold onto smells like plastic does.
To Freeze: You can also freeze the leftovers for up to 4 months. I store them in a freezer-safe container rather than a freezer bag since they’re a little delicate.
To Reheat salmon in the air fryer: To reheat salmon in the air fryer, place the salmon bites in the basket and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 2 to 3 minutes. If they’re not fully heated, cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

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