Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites with Sesame
Quick air fryer salmon chunks glazed in teriyaki sauce with garlic, honey, hoisin, and sesame oil. Ready in under 20 minutes with minimal prep. Serve over rice with edamame and avocado for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillet, skin off, cut into 1 inch chunks
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder, divided
- ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari, or coconut aminos
- 3 cloves garlic, minced, about 1 tablespoon
- 3 tbsp honey, or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, none
- 1 tsp sesame oil, none
- 1 tsp sriracha, none
- 1 tsp rice vinegar, none
- rice or cauliflower rice, for serving(optional)
- edamame, steamed, for serving(optional)
- avocado, for serving(optional)
- green onions, for serving(optional)
- white sesame seeds, for serving(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Remove skin from salmon and cut into 1 inch chunks.
- 2
Pat salmon dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 3
Combine soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, and rice vinegar in a bowl.
- 4
Pour sauce over salmon and marinate for 10-20 minutes if time allows, or proceed immediately.
- 5
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
- 6
Line preheated air fryer basket with parchment and add salmon without overcrowding.
- 7
Spoon remaining marinade over salmon tops.
- 8
Cook for 6-8 minutes.
- 9
Serve over rice with steamed edamame, avocado, green onion, and white sesame seeds.
Tips
Ask fish monger to skin and cut salmon to save prep time.
Marinate up to 24 hours ahead for deeper flavor.
Avoid overcrowding air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispy edges.
Good to Know
Cooked salmon bites keep 3-4 days refrigerated in airtight container. Reheat in air fryer at 350F for 2-3 minutes.
Marinate salmon up to 24 hours. Cook fresh or freeze marinated salmon up to 1 month; cook from frozen adding 2-3 minutes to cook time.
Serve immediately over hot rice with steamed edamame, avocado slices, fresh green onion, and white sesame seeds.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip patting salmon dry to avoid soggy texture.
Do not overcrowd air fryer basket to avoid uneven cooking and steaming instead of crisping.
Do not exceed 8 minutes cooking time to avoid dry, overcooked fish.