Air Fryer Salmon Bites
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Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Description
Air Fryer Salmon Bites feature bite-sized pieces of salmon that have been marinated in a mixture of tamari soy sauce, maple syrup, fresh garlic, grated ginger, apple cider vinegar, and avocado or sesame oil. This blend provides a subtle balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors that permeate the salmon chunks during the marinade. Cooking the salmon in the air fryer crisps the outside lightly while keeping the interior juicy and tender, enhancing the texture contrast.
The recipe directs cooking salmon pieces in a single layer at 400°F for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway to ensure even browning. Serving them warm over rice or another grain allows the flavorful marinade to blend with the starch. Finishing with sesame seeds and sliced green onions adds a final layer of texture and freshness that complements the salmon's rich flavor.
Marinating for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours lets the salmon absorb the flavors well. The recipe also provides an oven baking alternative and suggests swapping tamari for coconut aminos for a soy-free option. Leftover bites keep in the fridge for three days, offering easy reheating or packed lunches.
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon skin removed (or not)
- 1 Tablespoon avocado oil or sesame oil
- ¼ cup tamari soy sauce or soy sauce, low sodium
- ½ Tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced, fresh
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ginger grated or minced, fresh
- sesame seed for serving
- green onion for serving
Instructions
- Add oil, tamari, maple syrup, garlic, vinegar and ginger to a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
- Using a sharp knife, chop salmon into bite size chunks.
- Add the salmon chunks to the sauce and place in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- When ready to cook the salmon, preheat the air fryer if required. Place marinated salmon chunks in the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 6-8 minutes at 400°F, flipping halfway. Cook salmon in batches if needed.
- Serve salmon bites warm over rice, or grain of choice and top with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Marinate the salmon for 30 minutes to 4 hours to absorb maximum flavor.
- Cook salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer for even crisping; cook in batches if necessary.
- Leftover bites store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- As a soy-free alternative, substitute tamari or soy sauce with coconut aminos.
- To bake instead of air frying, cook at 400°F for 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 recipe | |
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 761mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 669mg | 14% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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