These crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites are crunchy and irresistible featuring crispy cubed salmon coated in a sticky-sweet Asian-inspired sauce and served over cooked rice and fresh vegetables. This easy salmon bowl recipe can also be made in the oven, resulting in a flavorful dish that's perfect for a satisfying and healthy meal.
Air Fryer Method: If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat to 390F. Spray the air fryer basket with oil spray. Working in batches as needed, place seasoned salmon bites on the basket in a single layer, making sure there is no overlapping. Air fry for 6-8 minutes (or more as needed depending on your air fryer), flipping the salmon bites (or shaking the basket) halfway through, until the salmon is crispy and golden (with some pieces with a light char).
Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 415 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the seasoned salmon bites on the baking sheet in a single layer, making sure there is no overlapping. Spray the salmon with a little bit of oil spray if desired (helps them crisp up). Cook for 10-12 minutes (or more as needed) until the salmon is crispy and golden (with some pieces with a light char) flipping halfway through and spraying the other side with oil spray. Turn the oven setting to broil at the end, and broil for 2-3 minutes to give the salmon a light char, if desired.
Transfer the salmon bites to a bowl. Whisk the reserved sauce once more to combine, if needed, then drizzle over the salmon bites. Sprinkle salmon bites with a little bit of green onions and sesame seeds.
How to store
Leftover salmon should be refrigerated in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days. To reheat your salmon fillets, place them on a foil-lined baking sheet and warm them up in a preheated, 275°F oven. Heat the fillets for about 15 minutes, then serve.
How to freeze
Store salmon in a freezer-safe container. Thaw out frozen salmon in the fridge before reheating.
Cooked salmon can be frozen for up to 2 weeks.
Note: Nutritional info is calculated for the chicken bites only:
Nutritional info with jasmine rice and toppings listed are estimated to be:
240 calories, 11 carbs, 24 protein, 10 fat and 1 fiber