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Olivia Farnsworth

Air Fryer Salmon Bites Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe

These quick and flavorful Air Fryer Salmon Bites with creamy Bang Bang Sauce make for a perfect easy dinner or weeknight meal. This family-friendly salmon recipe cooks up crispy on the outside and tender inside in under 30 minutes. A delicious addition to your air fryer recipes collection!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 558
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½-2 lb center cut salmon filets, skin removed and cut into approx. 1 inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce tamari for gluten free
  • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¾ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ c mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • ½ – 1 Tbsp sriracha vary to desired spice level
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar

Method
 

  1. Cut the salmon into roughly 1-inch cubes, keeping sizes similar, and place into a medium bowl.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, pepper, and sea salt to create the marinade.
  3. Coat the salmon pieces well with the marinade and let them sit for no more than 30 minutes to avoid mushy texture.
  4. Arrange the salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
  5. Set the air fryer to 400°F and cook the salmon bites for 7-10 minutes, optionally shaking or turning halfway through; they are done when golden on the outside and reach 145°F internally.
  6. While the salmon cooks, mix together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar to make the bang bang sauce, adjusting spice to preference.
  7. After cooking, allow salmon to rest for 3-5 minutes before drizzling with the bang bang sauce and serving.

Notes

  • Store leftover salmon bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days; bang bang sauce keeps up to one week refrigerated. Reheat salmon bites in the air fryer for a few minutes. For freezing, cool completely, wrap tightly with foil, then place in a freezer-safe bag; freeze up to 3 months. Ensure salmon pieces are cut uniformly for even cooking. Avoid marinating longer than 30 minutes to prevent mushy texture due to lemon juice acidity. Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer; watch closely to avoid overcooking.