Air Fryer Salmon Bites - an easy and simple air fryer salmon bites recipe that is perfect for salmon rice bowls, tacos and more!
Ingredients
Marinade/Sauce (optional)*:
2tablespoonsavocado oilor olive oil
1teaspoonlemon juice
1/4teaspoonfish sauce
1/4teaspoonsesame oil
1/2tablespoonrice vinegar
1/4cupsoy saucetamari for gluten-free
1teaspoonworcestershire sauce
2teaspoonsgarlicminced
pinchof ground black pepper
1teaspoonlemon zest
1/2teaspoongingergrated
1/2teaspoonchili garlic sauce
pinchof kosher salt
Salmon:
1lbfresh salmoncut into 1 inch cubes
olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
Prep Marinade: Combine the Marinade in a mason jar. Cover tightly with lid and shake until combined.
Prep Salmon: Place salmon cubes in a shallow bowl. Pour approx. 1/2 marinade over the top of the salmon and toss to coat.
Marinade (optional): You can cook the salmon after a brief 5 minute marinade OR you can cover and let it marinade 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 degrees F.
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 degrees F). Remove and transfer to a plate.
Serve: serve salmon bites over rice and pour the remaining marinade/sauce over top. Garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
*Marinade: 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.