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Crispy air fried salmon bites with a cornstarch crunch and a glossy hot honey glaze.

Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Rebecca Blumer
These salmon bites are crisp at the edges and buttery inside, featuring a sweet-heat finish that keeps the flavors bright. Perfect for a fast, bistro-style weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Marinating time 30 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 265 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Internal Meat Thermometer
  • large bowl

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound salmon filets
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions
 

Mix the marinade and prep the salmon

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the maple syrup or honey, soy sauce or coconut aminos, toasted sesame oil, and minced ginger until the mixture is glossy and unified.
  • Remove the skin from the salmon filets and cut the flesh into evenly sized, bite-sized cubes.
  • Add the salmon cubes to the bowl and gently toss until every piece is thoroughly lacquered in the marinade.

Quick chill for better texture

  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes to allow the flavors to perfume the fish without affecting the tender texture.

Air fry for crisp edges

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees for 3 to 5 minutes and lightly grease the basket with cooking spray.
  • Lift the salmon from the bowl, letting excess marinade drip off. Arrange the cubes in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they are not touching for optimal airflow.
  • Sprinkle the cubes with garlic salt and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the edges are browned and the centers are opaque and flaky.

Notes

Safety Tip: Use an internal meat thermometer to pull the salmon at 125 degrees F to 130 degrees F for a succulent medium center.
Storage Tip: Keep cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheating Tip: For the best crunch, reheat salmon bites in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 2 to 3 minutes rather than using a microwave.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 23gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1.2mg
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