This air fryer salmon bites recipe is a favorite for preparing tender and delicious salmon in a fuss-free way! The salmon bites are coated in a flavorful sriracha soy marinade that requires only a few simple ingredients. Serve the salmon bites over white rice and alongside other side dishes of your choice for a quick and tasty meal!
Salmon is one of my favorites for a healthy and delicious dinner! It's packed with nutrients and can be used in a variety of ways. Whether you make Cajun salmon pasta, teriyaki salmon, or a delicious salmon curry. There are plenty of ways to turn salmon (either frozen or fresh) into a delicious and nourishing meal!
The one thing that I sometimes dislike about salmon is that it is often seared in a pan which can create an oily mess in the kitchen. That's why I love to use my air fryer to cook salmon! There is no oil involved and the salmon always turns out tender with delicious browned bits!
If you're just like me, then these air fryer salmon bites are what you need in your life! They always turn out super juicy and flavorful thanks to the delicious sriracha soy marinade. And you can serve them in a variety of ways for a quick and simple dinner that is packed with nutritious ingredients!
Air Fryer Salmon Bites Ingredients
To make these air fryer salmon bites you'll need the following ingredients:
- Salmon: You can use fresh or frozen salmon for this recipe. When you use frozen salmon, make sure to thaw the salmon before using it for the recipe. Regarding the type of salmon, you can pick the kind of salmon that you like most. Any type will work. Just know that some types are fattier than others, leading to different results.
- Soy sauce: You can use regular soy sauce for the marinade in this recipe. If you prefer a gluten-free option, use tamari or any other type of gluten-free soy sauce. You can also use low-sodium soy sauce if you prefer it.
- Sriracha: Sriracha is another ingredient that's needed to marinate the salmon bites. I use Flying Goose as it tastes amazing, but feel free to use another brand!
- Honey: Honey is another ingredient that is needed for this recipe. I recommend sticking with honey as a sweetener for the texture of the marinade.
- Lime juice: A squeeze of lime juice really brightens the flavor of the marinade and enhances its flavor. That's why I recommend using lime juice. Another option is lemon juice if you don't have limes on hand.
- Garlic powder: Garlic powder is used to season the salmon. I recommend sticking to garlic powder as fresh garlic can burn easily in the air fryer.
How to make air fryer salmon bites
Prepare the sauce. First, whisk together the soy sauce, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, black pepper, and lime juice in a small bowl.
Marinate the salmon. Next, place the cubed salmon in a bowl. Add the sauce and toss until the salmon cubes are evenly covered. Preheat the air fryer to 400 °F (200 °C).
Air fry. Place the salmon cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry the salmon bites for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
Serve. Serve the air fryer salmon bites over white rice with other side dishes of your choice or as part of a bowl. Enjoy!
Tips & Notes
- Marinate the salmon cubes for longer if possible. I think that 15-30 minutes would be great to make the salmon even more flavorful and delicious. Even if you don't have the time to let the salmon sit in the sauce, you'll love the taste of these air fryer salmon bites! It's just a quick tip in case you have some extra time.
- Place the salmon cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. This gives the salmon bites a chance to brown and develop a delicious outer layer. It's better to cook the salmon in batches if you are preparing more servings than your air fryer can fit.
- There is no need to shake the air fryer basket. Shaking the basket is great when you make other dishes like fries but it's really not needed with these air fryer salmon bites! I actually think that it is better to let them rest undisturbed in the air fryer to make them brown and cook evenly.
How to serve air fryer salmon bites
- Rice: One of my favorite sides with these sriracha soy salmon bites is white rice. It perfectly complements their flavor and the marinade!
- Salad: Another side dish I love is a simple side salad made with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber. I'll usually add Japanese sesame dressing and sesame seeds on top (if you've never tried it, you can buy it in Asian grocery stores, it's really good!). It's super delicious and the perfect way to add vegetables to your meal!
- Vegetables: Since you are already using the air fryer, why not throw in some vegetables? You could make some air fryer cauliflower, broccoli, or air fryer asparagus. Another option is steaming those vegetables.
- Banchan: Banchan are Korean side dishes that are served with most Korean meals. I love to prepare banchan for a variety of meals as they go really well with many types of dishes. Kimchi, oi muchim (Korean cucumber salad), and kongnamul muchim (Korean bean sprout side dish) would be delicious options to serve alongside these air fryer salmon bites and rice!
- Bowl: You could also turn these air fryer salmon bites into a bowl. Cabbage, lettuce, cucumber, and shredded carrots would be really delicious vegetables to add. For the sauce, sriracha mayo would be really delicious.
- Tacos: Another option is serving these air fryer salmon bites as tacos. I think that a simple cabbage slaw, chopped cilantro, and sriracha mayo would be great fillings!
Frequently Asked Questions
They are super tender and have a flavorful sriracha soy marinade. So if you like sriracha and soy sauce, then you'll love these air fryer salmon bites! I also love that these salmon bites don't have an overpowering flavor which makes them easy to pair with other side dishes! They are just delicious and so easy to make.
Yes, but you need to thaw the salmon before using it. You can place it in your refrigerator the night before or you can thaw it at room temperature on the same day. If you want to thaw the salmon as quickly as possible, place it in a bowl filled with cold water.
Sure, just use gluten-free soy sauce and make sure that the sriracha you use is gluten-free. As there are so many gluten-free options nowadays, it's very easy to make this recipe gluten-free.
No, it's not necessary. I recommend placing the salmon cubes in a single layer in your air fryer and letting it cook without any interruptions. The salmon will be deliciously browned on the outside and super tender on the inside.
You can store leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in your air fryer or in your microwave.
Yes, you can freeze leftovers. But I suggest enjoying leftovers the following days and storing them in your refrigerator. Salmon can become dry when it is frozen and then reheated. Also, with this recipe, it's really easy to make a single serving (or as many as you need). You can always just use one (frozen) salmon filet. As this recipe is so easy to prepare, I recommend whipping up a fresh batch whenever you feel like having these air fryer salmon bites.
More simple and delicious salmon recipes
If you love to make salmon for dinner, I recommend checking out the following recipes. They are super simple and taste incredibly delicious!
Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon filet skin removed, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- ½ tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients.2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha, ½ tablespoon honey, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons lime juice
- Place the cubed salmon in a bowl. Add the sauce and toss until the salmon is evenly covered. Let the salmon marinate while the air fryer is preheating. Occasionally stir to ensure that the salmon cubes are evenly covered.1 pound salmon filet
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 °F (200 °C). Then place the salmon cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 5-7 minutes.
- Serve over white rice with side dishes of your choice or as part of a bowl. Enjoy!
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