Air Fryer Salmon Bites

These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are the perfect taste of skinless salmon on top of a beautiful bed of rice and topped with a coconut sauce. They are perfect for a salmon bowl that is perfect for picking your favorite vegetables to get a healthy meal. It only takes a quick marinade and a trip in the air fryer basket to get a perfect texture and crust ever time.

I love a mother daughter date and a healthy bowl restaurant always seems to be a place we settle on. But, after years of saying how expensive they are, we finally caved and did a girls day at home. This air fryer salmon recipe was perfect for making this easy salmon bites recipe.

The inspiration for this dish also comes from my big book of air fryer healthy recipes. As a mom with a busy house, these save time and make sure we can still get to the table for a meal together. Air Fryer Asparagus, Air Fryer Bone In Pork Chops, and Air Fryer Frozen Tilapia are a few other of our favorite meals to make when tight on time. 

This recipe is healthy enough to know you deserve dessert. I love to pair it with some Real Fruit Ice Cream or Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies for a sweet finish.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Easy To Make: Salmon bites only require a single layer of your favorite spices and the salmon cooks right to perfection with a crispy exterior. This is the air fryer recipe you have been waiting for!
• Make it Ahead : You can cut your skinless fillets and veggies ahead of time. Make some brown rice and all you will have to do is plate it and add your favorite sauce
• Flexible Food: This is a great recipe because you can also use air fryer salon bites for salmon tacos or a salad!

Ingredients

• Salmon Filets: Salmon is one of the best sources of Vitamin B12. It’s high in protein and rich in potassium, iron, and Vitamin D. It cuts perfectly into 1-inch cubes. 
• Coconut Secret Garlic Sauce & Marinade: This certified gluten-free marinade is made with clean, simple ingredients. Organic coconut tree sap adds sweetness and umami. The hand-harvested sap is lightly fermented and blended with sea salt. Organic garlic powder, organic ginger powder, and organic cayenne bring savory notes with just a little heat. In addition to being gluten-free, non-GMO, certified organic, and soy free it also has 39% less sodium than other stir fry sauces.
• Vegetables: For this dish I focus on cucumbers, avocado, snow peas, and shredded carrots. 
• Seasonings: I use garlic powder, sesame seeds, and salt and black pepper to taste. A dash of Sesame Oil is also good if you enjoy the strong flavor. 

Flavor Variations

• Use Fresh Citrus: A squirt of lime juice or lemon juice will help give the fish a burst of flavor. Parsley and a dash of oregano are also wonderful additions to your plate of food.
• Spice It Up: Sriracha adds a little kick to the creamy sauce that ties this bowl together. Add honey for a sweet heat combo that is simply amazing.
• Add Other Veggies: Riced cauliflower and broccoli are both great options. You can play around with the ingredients for your favorite flavors and dietary needs.

How To Make Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Step 1. If your salmon has skin, remove it. Now, Cut your salmon into 1-inch cubes. 

Step 2. Add the salmon, garlic marinade, salt and black pepper into a large bowl and toss to combine. 

Step 3. Use a pastry brush to lightly brush the bottom of the air fryer with avocado oil. Place the cubes of salmon into the air fryer and cook them for 10 minutes at 400 °F, flipping them halfway through. When you flip them, brush them with some more of the marinade.

Step 4. To assemble your bowls, add rice to the bottom of your bowl. Top with the salmon and vegetables. Drizzle the sauce over the top.

Expert Tips

• Removing the skin: Pat your fish dry with paper towels, placing the salmon skin side down onto a cutting board. Then, make a one-inch cut between the skin and flesh to give yourself something to hold onto. Using a saw motion and with the blade facing the skin work your way down towards the end of the fish.
• Adjust the Cook Time: Farm-raised salmon or Atlantic Salmon has a higher fat content than wild-caught salmon such as sockeye, king salmon, or coho. It is better to cook wild-caught salmon at for less time to prevent it drying out.
• Prep Your Fish: I always take my salmon out of the refrigerator and let it sit out at room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking. This ensure an even cook in the air fryer.

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Air Fryer Salmon Bites

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These Air Fryer Salmon Bites will bring excitement to your weeknight table with an explosion of fresh flavors and vibrant colors. Combining decadent Omega-3-rich salmon with a quick garlicky marinade, this fun, and interactive meal will make the entire family happy.

5 from 62 votes

Nicole Kendrick

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 617 kcal

Equipment

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  Air Fryer
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  Mixing Bowl
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  cutting board
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  knife
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  Measuring spoons

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 pound Salmon skin removed
• ▢ sliced cucumber
• ▢ Snow peas
• ▢ Shredded carrots
• ▢ Cooked brown rice
• ▢ Sesame seeds optional
• ▢ 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon Pepper
• ▢ 2 teaspoon Nutiva avocado oil
• ▢ ¼ cup Coconut secret garlic
• ▢ Sauce/marinade

Spicy mayo

• ▢ 1 cup Avocado Mayonnaise
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Coconut secret
• ▢ 2 tablespoon Sriracha
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• ▢ ½ teaspoon Ginger
• ▢ ½ teaspoon Garlic powder

Instructions

 

• If your salmon still has the skin, carefully remove the skin.
• Cut your salmon into even-sized cubes, about 1”. 
• Add the salmon, avocado oil, garlic marinade, salt, and pepper to a bowl and toss to combine.
• Use a pastry brush to lightly brush the bottom of the air fryer with avocado oil. Place the cubes of salmon into the air fryer and cook them for 10 minutes at 400 °F, flipping them halfway through. When you flip them, brush them with some more of the marinade. 
• Add all of the ingredients for the spicy sauce to a bowl and stir to combine.
• To assemble your bowls, add rice to the bottom of your bowl.
• Top with the salmon and vegetables.
• Drizzle the sauce over the top.

Notes

Top tips:

• If your salmon still has the skin attached to it, you can easily remove it on your own with one of two methods. The original method is to pat your fish dry. Place the salmon skin side down onto a cutting board. Check to make sure there aren’t any pin bones. Make about a one-inch cut between the skin and flesh to give yourself something to hold onto. Using a saw motion and with the blade facing the skin work your way down towards the end of the fish.
• The second way to remove the skin is to place your skin flesh side down on a wire rack fitted into a baking sheet. Bring water to a boil in either a tea kettle or a small saucepan. Stream a little boiling water over the skin of the salmon and let it sit for about a minute. You should easily be able to peel the skin off. 
• Farm-raised salmon or Atlantic salmon has a higher fat content than wild-caught salmon such as sockeye, king salmon, or coho. It is better to cook wild-caught salmon at 5-10 °F less while farm-raised can be cooked more. Cook what you like and always buy what looks the best. 

Nutrition:

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 617kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 24gFat: 56gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 29gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 1160mgPotassium: 618mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 94IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg

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