Description
These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are a quick and delicious appetizer or snack featuring tender, bite-sized pieces of salmon coated in a sweet and savory soy-garlic glaze. Ready in just 10 minutes, this recipe uses an air fryer for a perfectly cooked, slightly crispy exterior while keeping the inside juicy. The glaze is thickened on the stovetop for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
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Salmon Bites
- 1 pound salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Glaze
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer: Set your air fryer to 190°C (380°F) and allow it to preheat while preparing the salmon and sauce.
- Prepare marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together salt, garlic powder, pepper, soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, and minced ginger to combine all flavors evenly.
- Coat salmon: Add the bite-sized salmon pieces to the marinade and toss thoroughly to ensure each piece is fully coated with the mixture.
- Air fry salmon bites: Carefully remove the salmon pieces from the bowl (reserving the leftover marinade for later) and arrange them in a single layer inside the preheated air fryer basket. Cook for 6 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Make glaze: While the salmon cooks, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Whisk this slurry into the reserved marinade and transfer to a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.
- Finish and serve: Once the salmon bites are cooked and have a slightly crispy exterior, brush them generously with the thickened glaze. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the blend of savory and sweet flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispy edges.
- The glaze can be adjusted in sweetness by adding more or less honey according to taste.
- This recipe is flexible; you can serve the salmon bites as a snack, appetizer, or part of a main meal alongside rice or salad.
- Watch the preparation video to see the exact technique and tips for air frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 4 ounces of salmon bites)
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1816 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg
