Tiffany Haney
Salmon bites are a quick and easy meal to make in an air fryer. You can cook them in under 10 minutes, and they're a great source of protein. To make them, you'll need to preheat your air fryer to a high temperature, usually between 350 and 400 degrees Fahrenheit. You'll also need to prepare a sauce or seasoning to add flavour to the salmon. This could include ingredients like garlic, honey, ginger, or paprika. Once your air fryer is preheated, add the salmon bites in a single layer and cook for around 5 to 7 minutes, flipping or tossing them halfway through.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 190C/380F, 400F/200C, 350F |
| Cooking time | 5-7 minutes, 6 minutes, 6-7 minutes |
| Layer | Single |
| Sauce | Cornstarch slurry, lemon garlic butter, remoulade |
| Spices | Salt, garlic, pepper, paprika, black pepper, honey, ginger |
What You'll Learn
How to prepare the salmon bites
To prepare salmon bites in an air fryer, start by slicing the salmon into evenly sized cubes. Place the salmon in a large bowl and spritz with oil. In a separate bowl, combine salt, garlic, pepper, soy sauce, honey, ginger and mix. Add the salmon to the bowl and mix until fully coated.
Remove the salmon from the sauce and reserve the leftover sauce to use later. Place a liner in the basket of the air fryer and add the salmon bites in a single layer, spreading them apart. Spray the basket with olive oil cooking spray.
Air fry the salmon bites at 350-400°F (190-200°C) for 5-7 minutes, tossing or flipping halfway through. The salmon is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 120-125°F. You can use a meat thermometer to double-check.
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How to cook the salmon bites
Firstly, preheat your air fryer to 190C/380F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together salt, garlic, pepper, soy sauce, honey, and ginger. Add the salmon to the bowl and mix until fully coated. Remove the salmon from the sauce and reserve the leftover sauce to use later.
Next, add the salmon bites to the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space in between each one. Spray the basket with olive oil cooking spray. Air fry for 5-7 minutes, tossing or flipping halfway through, until they gently flake with a fork. You'll know the salmon is cooked once it reaches an internal temperature of 120-125F. Use a meat thermometer to double-check.
While the salmon is air frying, combine cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Whisk it into the remaining sauce and place in a small saucepan over medium heat. Let it simmer until it thickens slightly. Drizzle the sauce over the salmon bites and serve.
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How to make a sauce
To make a sauce for your salmon bites, you can whisk together salt, garlic, pepper, soy sauce, garlic, honey, and ginger in a mixing bowl. Add the salmon to the bowl and mix until fully coated. Remove the salmon from the sauce and reserve the leftover sauce to use later. While the salmon is air frying, combine cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Whisk the slurry into the remaining sauce and place in a small saucepan over medium heat. Let it simmer until it thickens slightly, then drizzle over the salmon.
Alternatively, you could make a remoulade sauce by mixing all the ingredients in a bowl and refrigerating for at least 30 minutes. Or, you could make a bang bang sauce by combining olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the salmon bites and gently toss to coat. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chilli sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Mix well, then reserve half of the sauce to drizzle over the salmon after cooking.
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How to tell when the salmon bites are cooked
Salmon bites are cooked when they are crisp and tender, and gently flake with a fork. You can also use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the salmon has reached 120-125F.
When cooking salmon bites in an air fryer, it's important to cook them in a single layer, leaving space in between each bite. This helps them cook evenly and at the same time. Depending on the temperature of your air fryer, the cooking time will vary from 5 to 7 minutes, or 6 minutes if flipping halfway through.
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How to serve the salmon bites
Once your salmon bites are cooked, you can serve them with a sauce of your choice. Try a remoulade sauce for dipping, or a sauce made from cornstarch, water and soy sauce. You could also serve the salmon bites with lemon wedges and fresh parsley, or on top of a salad with rice or grains and vegetables.
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Frequently asked questions
Cook the salmon bites for around 5-7 minutes, or until they are crisp and tender.
Preheat the air fryer to 350-400°F (190-200°C).
The salmon bites are cooked when they reach an internal temperature of 120-125°F. You can use a meat thermometer to check this.
You should season the salmon bites with salt, garlic, pepper, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and oil. You can also add cornstarch to the sauce.
