Air Fryer Salmon Bites Recipe
Succulent and flavorful these air fryer Salmon Bites are served with a miso ginger dipping sauce and ready in about 15 minutes! Perfect for appetizers, rice bowls, salads, and snacks!
How to Make the Best Air Fryer Salmon Bites
These air fryer salmon bites are a game-changer for anyone who loves quick, flavorful seafood. In just 15 minutes, you’ll have perfectly cooked, crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside salmon pieces that are packed with an irresistible blend of Asian-inspired spices including 5-spice, ginger, and a hint of cayenne for some gentle heat.
What really takes these salmon bites to the next level is the creamy miso ginger dipping sauce. The combination of umami-rich miso, fragrant sesame oil, and fresh ginger creates a sauce that perfectly complements the savory salmon. It’s the kind of appetizer that looks impressive but requires minimal effort—making it perfect for entertaining or a quick weeknight dinner.
Whether you’re serving these as an elegant appetizer at your next gathering, tossing them over a bed of rice for a satisfying meal, or simply enjoying them as a protein-packed snack, these salmon bites are sure to become a regular in your recipe rotation.
Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Succulent and flavorful these air fryer Salmon Bites are served with a miso ginger dipping sauce and ready in about 15 minutes! Perfect for appetizers, rice bowls, salads, and snacks!
Ingredients
Salmon Bites
Miso Ginger Dipping Sauce
Instructions
Miso Ginger Dipping Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, sesame oil, vinegar, maple syrup, salt, miso, and ginger until fully combined. Place in fridge until ready to serve.
Salmon Bites
- Mix together 5-spice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger, black pepper, cayenne, and sugar in a bowl.
- Pat the salmon fillets with a paper towel to soak up any moisture. Cut into 24 x 1-inch bite-sized pieces and toss in the spice mix gently stirring, until fully coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F degrees. Arrange salmon on the rack with a little space between each piece. Do this in two batches if needed. Spraying on a little olive oil will help them crisp up a bit—this is totally optional.
- Air fry for 3 minutes. Turn the salmon pieces and cook for 2 minutes more, depending on how thick your salmon pieces are. The internal temperature should be about 125F degrees. It continues to cook as it cools. Try not to overcook!
- Serve with mini forks as an appetizer or over rice for a meal.
Notes
- You can use salmon with skin on or off—your choice.
- Choose fillets that are even in thickness for consistent cooking.
- The internal temperature should reach about 125F as the salmon continues to cook while cooling.
