Description
Air fryer salmon bites are my new favorite way to make salmon! They are quick, easy, and make a healthy dinner. Salmon is one of my top choices when it comes to fish because of its rich flavor but the thickest part of the fillet is also the most difficult to season. But when you cut the salmon up, it not only cooks in less time but each piece becomes more uniform in taste. This simple Ninja Foodi salmon recipe has only a little bit of prep time and a short cooking time but makes a delicious meal. These are a great recipe for weeknight dinners or lunches. No matter when you make them, air fryer salmon bites will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 2 Salmon Fillets cubed
- 2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
- 2/3 cup Teriyaki Sauce (store bought or homemade) divided
- Sesame Seeds for topping
- Sriracha Mayo for topping
- Green Onion for garnish
Instructions
- Set the temperature of your air fryer to 400 degrees F. Pre-heating is not required, but I think it helps for the fryer to heat up for a couple of minutes prior to adding the salmon.
- Spray the inside of the air fryer with cooking oil spray or use a small pan that fits in the air fryer to prevent the salmon from sticking to the bottom.
- If you are using fresh salmon, remove the skin before cubing.
- With a sharp knife, cut the salmon fillets into cubes about 1 1/2 inches depending on the thickness of your fillets.
- Using two small bowls set up a breading station with half of the teriyaki sauce in one bowl and bread crumbs in the other. You will use the other half of the sauce after they are done cooking.
- Coat each cube in the teriyaki sauce first and then the bread crumbs. This works best if you use one hand for the sauce and one for the breading.
- Once the salmon is coated place on a greased pan, piece of parchment paper, or aluminum foil that will go inside the air fryer. NOTE: be careful with parchment paper. If it is too big it can burn in the fan.
- Place the salmon inside the pre-heated air fryer and cook for 6-8 minutes flipping halfway through. I use my mega zone for this and can make both fillets if I use parchment paper or place directly on the grates.
- When the bites are done, remove immediately and do not allow them to cool in the fryer. I find that this makes things less crispy. As soon as the time ends, open the fryer and turn it off. Cool for a few minutes with the drawer or lid off.
- Transfer to a plate and drizzle with half of the remaining teriyaki sauce and reserve the other half for dipping.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds, green onions, and a drizzle of sriracha mayo.
Equipment
Notes
Air fryer ovens may differ in size and temperature so your cook time and quantity may vary. Two salmon fillets makes about 36 bites.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Entree
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American, Asian