Air Fryer Salmon Bites

5 from 10 votes

Crispy, saucy, and packed with flavor, these easy air fryer salmon bites come together in just 10 minutes. Tossed with a honey soy glaze, they make an easy protein-packed weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time4

Cook Time6

Total Time10

Servings: servings

Author: Molly Thompson

INGREDIENTS

1 lb salmon
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon EACH: garlic powder and onion powder
3 Tablespoons hot honey divided
2 Tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos divided
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Toppings: green onions, sesame seeds, avocado

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes.
Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and remove the skin from the salmon. Lay the salmon down on the cutting board and slide your knife back and forth between the skin and the flesh to remove the skin. Cut the salmon into 1-inch cubes.
1 lb salmon
Add the salmon chunks to a medium bowl and drizzle with olive oil then sprinkle them with the garlic, paprika, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder and toss to coat until each salmon bite is covered in seasoning.
2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon EACH: garlic powder and onion powder
Mix the coconut aminos (or soy sauce) and hot honey in a small bowl and pour half of it over the salmon bites and toss again. Add the vinegar to the remaining sauce and set aside to top the salmon when it's done.
3 Tablespoons hot honey, 2 Tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray then transfer the seasoned salmon bites to the basket in an even layer. Air fryer at 400°F for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway through, or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F. I like to stop cooking my salmon when it reaches 130°F to allow for 5 degrees of carryover cooking.
Drizzle the sauce over the salmon bites and sprinkle with green onions. You could also add a little mayo to the sauce and use it as a dipping sauce.

Notes

Hot honey: the hot honey isn't super spicy, it just adds a little kick. It's great for those who like mild heat. You can swap this for regular honey if desired.

Storage: Place the cooked and cooled salmon bites in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheat: preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place the salmon bites in the air fryer basket and reheat for about 5 minutes or until heated through.

Make them in the oven: follow the same instructions to cut and season the salmon. Place the salmon bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 425°F for 8-10 minutes, or until it reaches 145°F (or just lower to allow for carryover cooking)

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