Description

These 10-minute air fryer salmon bites make the perfect easy weeknight meal. The salmon is cubed and marinated in a tasty teriyaki sauce then air-fried until perfectly golden and succulent. It makes a great easy protein to add to rice bowls or wraps.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon ginger paste
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 (5 oz) salmon filets, skin removed
Sesame seeds and scallions (optional for serving)

Instructions

Step: Add the soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch into a medium size saucepan and stir it all together. Bring it to a boil on the stovetop, reduce the heat to simmer, and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, whisking it so it thickens. Remove from heat and let cool.
Step: Cut the salmon filets into even size 1-inch pieces. Place the cut salmon into a medium size bowl, pour 1/2 cup of the teriyaki sauce over the salmon, toss to coat, and let it marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Step: Preheat the air fryer to 400° F and spray the basket with non-aerosol cooking spray. Place the salmon bites in the basket in an even layer and cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender.
Step: Serve immediately with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and scallions.

Notes

Use good quality salmon with the skin removed. Cut the salmon into even size 1-inch pieces. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Flip the salmon bites halfway through cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: PT30M
Cook Time: PT10M
Category: Main Dishes
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 385 kcal
Sugar: 14 g
Sodium: 720 mg
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 42 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg

Keywords: salmon bites, air fryer salmon, teriyaki salmon, healthy protein, weeknight dinner