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Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Crisp-edged salmon bites with a sticky-sweet soy-lemon glaze served with a creamy bang-bang sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 Juice of half a lemon Adds brightness to the marinade
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free option
  • 3-4 cloves garlic (minced) Freshly minced for best flavor
  • 0.25 tsp onion powder
  • 0.75 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
For the Bang-Bang Sauce
  • 0.5 c mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 0.5-1 Tbsp sriracha Adjust to desired spice level
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
For the Salmon Bites
  • 1.5-2 lb center cut salmon filets (skin removed and cut into approx. 1 inch pieces) Uniform size for even cooking

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Trim and cube the salmon into roughly 1-inch pieces and place them in a medium bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, pepper, and sea salt until glossy.
  3. Pour the marinade over the salmon, toss gently to coat, and let it sit at room temperature for up to 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Add the salmon bites to the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary.
  2. Set the air fryer to 400°F and cook for 7-10 minutes, shaking halfway through if needed.
  3. The salmon is done when the outside is browned and crisp and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Sauce Preparation
  1. While the salmon cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar. Adjust spice level to taste.
Serving
  1. Let the salmon bites rest for 3-5 minutes before serving with a drizzle of bang-bang sauce.

Notes

Leftover salmon bites can be reheated in the air fryer for crispy texture. Store bites and sauce separately for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.