Description
Air Fryer Salmon Bites – an easy and simple air fryer salmon bites recipe that is perfect for salmon rice bowls, tacos and more!
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1/4 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- pinch kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 1 pound fresh salmon (cut into 1 inch cubes)
- olive oil cooking spray
- cooked rice of choice
- green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Prep Marinade: Combine the Marinade in a mason jar. Cover tightly with lid and shake until combined.
- Marinade: Place salmon cubes in a shallow bowl. Pour approx. 1/2 marinade over the top of the salmon and toss to coat. You can cook the salmon after a brief 5 minute marinade OR you can cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, depending upon how much time you have.
- Prep Air Fryer: Ensure the air fryer basket is sprayed with your favorite non-stick cooking spray (we used an extra light olive oil). Preheat air fryer for 5-10 minutes at 400℉.
- Cook: Place salmon bites inside the prepared air fryer basket, trying to keep the salmon from touching each other (cook in batches if necessary). Place air fryer basket in the air fryer and let cook 5-7 minutes or until salmon is fully cooked (internal temp of 135℉). Remove and transfer to a plate.
- Serve: Enjoy over rice and pour the remaining marinade/sauce over top. Garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
The marinade is totally optional! Feel free to use a store-bought marinade or just toss in a little olive oil and season with kosher salt and ground black pepper. The 30 minute marinade time is also optional so it is not included in the prep time. Store leftover salmon bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner/Entree, Fish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 239 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg