Easy Air Fryer Salmon Bites

These Air Fryer Salmon Bites take 10 minutes to make and they are absolutely delicious to serve on your favorite salad, with a bowl of grains and veggies.

Salmon is truly one of my favorite foods. It’s one of the only fishes I crave to eat and I’m pretty particular about how it is made. It’s one of those things I love to make at home. And I may be biased but I think I have perfected the air fryer method. 

We have an air fryer in our oven and we love using it for so many things. If you don’t grill salmon or have access to a grill, then air fryer is your best bet for crispy salmon with a buttery center. There is nothing better in my opinion!

What I love even more about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can use any sauces you want to cook the salmon in. You’ll see this one is pretty simple and so incredibly tasty!

I cannot wait to hear what you guys think of this recipe. I know you will love it.

What ingredients you need to make Air Fryer Salmon Bites:

• Salmon fillets: fresh salmon works best for this! If you are using frozen, thaw it out completely before cooking. I usually use wild salmon or organic scottish salmon
• Coconut aminos – I love to use this instead of soy sauce. You can also use teriyaki or a soy sauce too. I love the flavor it adds!
• Honey mustard – the best dressing to add to salmon for flavor and I love dipping my salmon bites in it when I eat it
• Garlic powder, ginger powder, sea salt and black pepper

How to cook salmon in the air fryer:

1. Warm a baking sheet in the oven at 400 degrees (this helps get the salmon extra crispy!)
2. Whisk together the coconut aminos, honey mustard and seasonings
3. Slice the salmon into cubes (you can take skin off if you want too!)
4. Toss the salmon in the marinade and coat completely
5. Add the salmon to the baking sheet and cook in air fryer for 10 minutes at 400 degrees (flip halfway through cooking)
6. Enjoy while warm with desired sides, dips or add to your grain bowl or salad

Tips for success making air fryer salmon:

• If you are using frozen salmon – let it thaw before cooking. I usually use wild salmon or scottish salmon for this but I would think any can work
• Warm the baking sheet up before cooking the salmon if you can. I think it helps make the salmon even crispier
• Feel free to use your favorite sauces and spices for this if you want to spice things up! Follow the same cooking instructions
• Don’t forget to gently flip the salmon cubes halfway through cooking if you can. That way they get crispy on all sides
• If you have leftovers, store in fridge for 3 days. I like to eat them cold leftover but you can warm up in skillet if you prefer too

A few other delicious air fryer recipes:

Crispy Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts (gluten-free)

Air Fryer Latkes (gluten-free)

The Best Paleo Buffalo Chicken Nuggets (Whole 30)

My Favorite Japanese Sweet Potato Fries

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