Air Fryer Salmon Bites
These come together in 12 minutes and my family finishes them before I even set the table.
Equipment
- Air Fryer (6-quart basket style)
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- Tongs
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 lb skinless salmon fillet (about 1 inch thick)
Marinade
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Coating
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For Serving (optional)
- sesame seeds
- sliced scallions
- chili crisp or extra soy sauce
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into 1-inch cubes and pat dry. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add salmon, toss to coat, and let marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle cornstarch over the salmon and toss until every piece is lightly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
- Arrange salmon cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between pieces. Cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry at 400°F for 4 minutes, then shake or flip. Cook another 2 to 4 minutes until deep golden brown and flaky.
- Let rest in basket for 1 minute, then transfer to a plate. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve immediately.
Notes
Pat the salmon dry before marinating and again before adding cornstarch for maximum crispiness. Don't overcrowd the basket — cook in batches if needed. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 2 days; reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 2 minutes.