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Crispy air fryer salmon bites on a white plate garnished with green onions and served with pickled cucumbers

Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites

These air fryer salmon bites are a deliciously easy air fryer salmon recipe that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these healthy air fryer salmon bites are great for any meal, whether served alone or as part of a vibrant salmon bowl. Enjoy these salmon marinade ideas for a nutritious and flavorful experience!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 – 1 ¼ lbs skin-on or skinless salmon fillets
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos *
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon pure honey
  • 3 garlic cloves finely minced (or 1½ teaspoons garlic powder)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or ½ teaspoon dried ginger)
  • ½ teaspoon Sriracha (may sub gochujang or another hot sauce)
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt, more to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • Olive oil spray or avocado oil spray (optional)
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice or cooked cauliflower rice
  • ½ cup thinly sliced fresh cucumbers or Quick-Pickled Cucumbers
  • Creamy Honey-Sriracha Sauce or Yum Yum Sauce
  • Optional garnishes: diced avocado, edamame beans, crushed red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and/or sliced green onions

Instructions
 

  • Slice the salmon into 1-inch cubes, ensuring the pieces are uniform for even cooking.
  • In a shallow dish, whisk together coconut aminos, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, Sriracha, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the salmon chunks into the marinade, turning to coat them well. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF—this takes about 5 minutes. Spray the basket generously with olive oil spray.
  • Arrange the salmon pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Work in batches if necessary.
  • Air fry the salmon for 5-7 minutes or until the edges are crispy and the inside is tender.
  • If making bowls, prepare the Quick-Pickled Cucumbers and Creamy Honey-Sriracha Sauce while the salmon marinates and cooks.
  • Serve the salmon bites over rice or cauliflower rice, and top with your choice of garnishes. Drizzle with sauce and enjoy!