Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites are tender, flaky pieces of salmon coated in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce. They cook quickly in the air fryer, giving you an easy salmon dinner with plenty of flavor in every bite.
I like cutting the salmon into bite-size pieces because they cook quickly and get coated in that delicious teriyaki sauce. This is an easy way to turn salmon into a simple dinner the whole family can enjoy.
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About the Ingredients ⭐
- Salmon: Cut the salmon fillets into 1-inch bite-size pieces.
- Soy Sauce: The salty, savory base for the homemade teriyaki sauce.
- Garlic: Fresh minced garlic adds plenty of flavor.
- Ground Ginger: Adds warm ginger flavor to the sauce.
- Orange Juice: Fresh orange juice adds a touch of citrus and sweetness.
- Rice Wine Vinegar: Adds a little tang to balance the sauce.
- Brown Sugar: Sweetens the teriyaki sauce.
- Water: Helps create the right sauce consistency.
- Cornstarch: Thickens the teriyaki sauce.
- Sesame Seeds & Green Onion: Optional for garnish.
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How to Make Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites
1 – Make the Teriyaki Sauce: Combine the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, orange juice, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, and water. Reserve some of the sauce and set it aside before adding any sauce to the raw salmon.
2 – Marinate the Salmon: Place the salmon pieces in a zip-top bag and pour in the teriyaki sauce. Remove as much air as possible, seal the bag, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to 1 hour.
3 – Air Fry: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Arrange the salmon in a single layer and air fry for about 6 minutes, or until cooked through.
4 – Thicken the Reserved Sauce: Add the reserved sauce to a saucepan and stir in the cornstarch. Simmer over medium heat until thickened, then set aside.
5 – Coat the Salmon: Toss the cooked salmon bites with the thickened teriyaki sauce.
6 – Garnish: Top with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. 🐟💙
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Cut evenly: Keep the salmon pieces about the same size so they cook evenly.
- Don’t marinate too long:20 minutes to 1 hour is plenty for the salmon to pick up the teriyaki flavor.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket: Cook in batches if needed so the salmon pieces have room around them.
- Reserve clean sauce: Set aside the sauce you’ll use for finishing before adding the rest to the raw salmon.
- Watch the cooking time: Salmon bites cook quickly, so check them around the 6-minute mark to avoid overcooking.
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Ingredients
- 24 oz of Salmon, Skin Off and Cut Into 1 Inch Pieces
- ¼ Cup Soy Sauce
- 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 1 tsp Ground Ginger
- Juice from ½ an Orange
- 1 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
- 3 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Water
- 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
- Toasted Sesame Seeds and Green Onion for Garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, orange juice, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, and water. Reserve some of the sauce and set it aside.
- Place the salmon pieces in a zip-top bag and pour the remaining sauce over the salmon. Remove as much air as possible, seal the bag, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- Remove the salmon from the marinade and discard the used marinade. Arrange the salmon in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6 minutes, working in batches if needed.
- Pour the reserved sauce into a saucepan and stir in the cornstarch. Simmer over medium heat until thickened, then remove from the heat.
- Once all the salmon is cooked, carefully toss the salmon bites with the thickened teriyaki sauce.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions and enjoy.
Notes
Cut the salmon into evenly sized pieces for even cooking. Be sure to reserve clean teriyaki sauce before marinating the raw salmon to use for the finishing sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 493Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 1020mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 2gSugar: 17gProtein: 41g
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