5 from 12 votes
Air Fryer Salmon Bites
These Air Fryer Salmon Bites offer tender chunks of salmon marinated in a balanced sauce of tamari, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and vinegar, then crisply cooked in the air fryer. The marinade infuses the salmon with a savory-sweet flavor, while the air fryer cooks the bites quickly and evenly with a slightly caramelized exterior. Topped with sesame seeds and green onions, they add a mild crunch and fresh aromatic note. This recipe works well as a hearty protein topping over rice or your favorite grain.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Marinating Time
30 mins
Total Time
48 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
211 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211
% 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.