Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites are tender, flavorful, and coated in a sticky, savory-sweet teriyaki glaze. Ready in minutes, they make a quick and satisfying dinner or appetizer for busy nights.
If you’re craving a quick, flavorful seafood snack or dinner, Easy Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites are the perfect solution.
These tender salmon chunks get coated in a sticky, sweet-and-savory teriyaki glaze and cook to perfection in the air fryer, giving you crispy edges without drying out the fish.
They’re effortless enough for weeknights, impressive enough for guests, and versatile enough to serve on rice bowls, salads, or as a protein-packed appetizer.
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- Quick and Easy: Ready in under 15 minutes for a stress-free meal.
- Sticky, Sweet-Savory Flavor: Teriyaki glaze perfectly balances sweetness and umami.
- Tender and Juicy: Salmon bites cook evenly without drying out.
- Versatile Serving Options: Great over rice, in salads, or as an appetizer.
- Weeknight Friendly: Minimal prep and ingredients make dinner simple and delicious.
Serve with Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower or Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice, or for a great meal, serve it with a large garden salad!
Ingredients Needed
- Salmon Fillets: Fresh salmon fillets cut into bite-sized chunks
- Soy Sauce: Soy sauce adds savory, umami flavor to glaze
- Honey: Honey gives sweet, sticky balance to teriyaki glaze
- Garlic: Fresh minced garlic for aromatic, bold flavor in glaze
- Ginger: Fresh or ground ginger for warmth and subtle spice
- Olive Oil: Olive oil prevents sticking and helps salmon cook evenly
- Cornstarch: Cornstarch thickens glaze for a glossy, sticky coating
- Green Onions (optional): Chopped green onions for garnish and fresh flavor
- Sesame Seeds (optional): Toasted sesame seeds for crunch and garnish
How To Easy Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites
Step One: Set the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F (200°C) and lightly spray the basket with cooking oil.
Step Two: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, ginger, olive oil, and cornstarch until smooth.
Step Three: Cut salmon fillets into bite-sized chunks. Toss them gently in half of the prepared glaze to coat evenly.
Step Four: Place salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Set cook time for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway through, until the salmon is opaque and lightly caramelized.
Step Five: Toss the cooked salmon bites with the remaining glaze for extra flavor. Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve over rice, noodles, or enjoy as an appetizer.
Easy Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites Recipe Tips
- Pat Salmon Dry: Ensures the glaze sticks and caramelizes nicely.
- Even Bite-Sized Chunks: Cut salmon into uniform pieces for consistent cooking.
- Don’t Overcrowd Basket: Leave space for hot air to circulate evenly.
- Check Early: Smaller pieces cook faster—start checking at 6 minutes.
- Use Fresh Glaze: Toss salmon in remaining glaze for maximum flavor.
Storing Instructions
- Refrigerate: Store cooked salmon bites in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat: Reheat gently in the air fryer at 350°F for 2–3 minutes or until warmed through.
- Freezing: Not recommended, as reheated salmon may become dry.
Other Cooking Instructions
- Oven Method: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place glazed salmon bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 10–12 minutes, turning halfway through, until cooked through and lightly caramelized.
- Stovetop Method: Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon bites for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and caramelized. Toss with remaining glaze before serving.
- Grill Method: Preheat grill to medium heat. Place salmon bites on foil or a greased grate. Grill 3–4 minutes per side, then toss with extra glaze.
Easy Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites Recipe Faqs
Can I use frozen salmon? Yes, but thaw completely and pat dry before cutting and glazing.
How long do they cook in the air fryer? About 6-8 minutes at 400°F, depending on bite size.
Can I make them spicy? Yes, add a pinch of crushed red pepper or chili flakes to the glaze.
Do I need cornstarch? Cornstarch helps thicken the glaze and gives it a sticky, glossy finish.
What should I serve them with? Great over rice, noodles, in salads, or as a protein-packed appetizer.
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Easy Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites
Description
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon fillets, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger or ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Set the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F (200°C) and lightly spray the basket with cooking oil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger or ½ teaspoon ground ginger, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch until smooth.
- Cut 1 pound salmon fillets into bite-sized chunks. Toss gently in half of the prepared glaze to coat evenly.
- Place salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Set cook time for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway through, until salmon is opaque and lightly caramelized.
- Toss the cooked salmon bites with the remaining glaze for extra flavor.
- Garnish with 2 green onions and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve over rice, noodles, or as an appetizer.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Meat Thermometer
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
Other Cooking Instructions
Oven Method:Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place glazed salmon bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 10–12 minutes, turning halfway through, until cooked through and lightly caramelized. Stovetop Method:
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon bites for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and caramelized. Toss with remaining glaze before serving. Grill Method:
Preheat grill to medium heat. Place salmon bites on foil or a greased grate. Grill 3–4 minutes per side, then toss with extra glaze.
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