Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites – delicious and flaky, cooked in just 5 minutes! Enjoy as an entree with your favorite side or as a lighter party appetizer.
Pair this easy air fryer Teriyaki Salmon recipe with your favorite sides for a quick and easy weeknight meal or just add toothpicks for a delicious, healthier appetizer perfect for salmon lovers.
Tasty seasoned salmon bites loaded with delicious teriyaki flavor – air fried in just 5 minutes!
These Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites are the easiest way to get a healthy meal on the table quickly using simple ingredients found in most grocery stores.
Here’s another reason to love air fryers! Perfectly cooked salmon in a snap every time.
WHAT’S IN AIR FRYER TERIYAKI SALMON BITES:
1 pound fresh salmon fillets
Homemade Teriyaki Marinade/Glaze:
- teriyaki sauce (not glaze)
- soy sauce
- apple cider vinegar
- olive oil
- light brown sugar packed
- garlic powder
- ground ginger
- cornstarch
- cooking spray
Optional Garnishes:
- sesame seeds
- green onions
- slivered bell peppers
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER TERIYAKI SALMON BITES:
In a shallow dish, whisk the teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic powder and ground ginger until combined and the sugar is dissolved.
Transfer 1/3 cup of this marinade mixture to a small saucepan (this will be your glaze).
Remove skin from salmon then cut salmon into bite-sized pieces (about 1″ squares).
Add salmon cubes to the marinade, turning to coat. Marinate 15-20 minutes (not longer than 20 minutes).
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees then lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
Add salmon bites one at a time to the air fryer in a single layer (shaking gently to remove excess marinade).
Air fry salmon 4-5 minutes or until cooked through to an internal temp of 145° on an instant read thermometer and lightly browned (turn halfway through cooking time).
NOTE: cooking time will vary with the exact size of the salmon bites.
To make the glaze, while the salmon is cooking bring the marinade in the saucepan to a boil then reduce the heat to low.
In a small bowl whisk the cornstarch and water together then add to the marinade stirring over low heat until it’s combined and thickened. If it’s too thick, another tablespoon of water or to your desired consistency.
Remove cooked salmon bites from the air fryer and drizzle the homemade sauce over the top of the salmon. Serve with rice and your favorite vegetables -or- with toothpicks as a lighter, healthier appetizer.
HOW TO SERVE TERIYAKI SALMON BITES:
As an appetizer, just provide toothpicks! To enjoy as an quick, healthy delicious dinner just add a bed of brown rice or cauliflower rice or any of the other suggestions below:
- Air Fryer Butternut Squash makes a delicious healthy side dish.
- Fresh steamed vegetables or air fryer broccoli
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
- Creamy Parmesan White Rice
VARIATIONS TO THE RECIPE:
Two tablespoons of fresh ginger can be used in place of ground ginger.
Add a squeeze of lime juice or lemon juice over cooked salmon for bright citrus flavor.
Try this recipe with chicken instead of fish next time.
HOW TO STORE LEFTOVER AIR FRYER SALMON:
Any leftover salmon bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
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Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillet
Teriyaki Marinade/Glaze:
- 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce NOT glaze
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 3 tablespoons cold water
- cooking spray
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk the teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic powder and ground ginger until combined and the sugar dissolved.
- Transfer 1/3 cup of this marinade mixture to a small saucepan (this will be your glaze).
- Remove skin from salmon. Cut salmon into bite-sized pieces (about 1″ squares) then add salmon cubes to the marinade, turning to coat. Marinate salmon 15-20 minutes (not longer than 20 minutes).
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray then add salmon bites in a single layer (shaking gently to remove excess marinade).
- Air fry salmon 4-5 minutes or until cooked through to an internal temp of 145° on an instant read thermometer and lightly browned (turn halfway through cooking time).NOTE: cooking time will vary with the exact size of the salmon bites.
- Remove salmon bites from the air fryer and drizzle the glaze over the top. Serve with rice and your favorite vegetables OR with toothpicks as a light appetizer.
Teriyaki Glaze:
- While the salmon is cooking bring the marinade in the saucepan to a boil then reduce the heat to low.
- In a small bowl whisk the cornstarch and water together then add to the marinade stirring over low heat until it’s combined and thickened. If it’s too thick, another tablespoon of water or to your desired consistency.
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