These Air fryer hot salmon bites are a flavor packed main that make protein easy. Add these to some rice, cabbage salad, or to the next meal prep for a sure fire way to always have perfect salmon and minimal effort!
We love quick salmon around here, when we forget we have a friend on their way (sorry scottie) Air Fryer Salmon saves the day. It’s such an easy fix, and all you need is a quick and easy Pilaf or a quick make ahead Caesar, you’ll be ready to entertain on even the craziest back to school weeknight imaginable!
So hot salmon bites, why are these so good
- Marinade: bake these in 3000 layers of caramelized marinade. Tell your friends you created each one.
- Salad. Use this Cucumber Vinegar Salad to pair and you’re set.
Fool proof tips for salmon bites:
Marinade ideas:
All marinade amounts are for 1lb of salmon
- For sesame salmon, add 1 tbsp of sesame oil, 1 tsp worchestersire, 2 tsp light soy sauce, 1 tsp mirin
- For spicy salmon bites, air fry in a preheated air fryer. Toss in saved marinade. Add seaweed slices for crunch.
- For a teppanyaki, prepare everything together and add marinades as a dip. This is our go-to!
Our favorite cooking methods:
- Air fryer: preheat air fryer to 380°F. Spray with non stick spray.
- Air fry for 7-9 minutes. Do not shake the basket too qucikly to allow a good sear on the salmon!
- Rest for 3-4 minutes before transferring to a plate.