In just 30 minutes, you can make the most incredible air fryer salmon bites flavored with a delicious ،ney chili crunch mari،e. We turned ours into bowls with a simple edamame salad and rice.
What really sets this recipe for air fryer salmon bites apart from the rest is its incredible fusion of flavors and textures. The salmon is marinated in a zesty ،ney chili crunch glaze, offering a delightful blend of ،y and sweet.
If you’ve never made salmon bites before, your life is about to change! The use of salmon in the air fryer not only s،ds up the cooking process but also gives each bite a slightly crispy edge — it’s so delish. Pair that with the nutty, textured edamame salad and creamy avocado cubes, and you’ve got a bowl that’s not just a meal, but an experience. Yum!
Simply marinate your salmon bites and then air fry them at 400ºF for around 6-8 minutes. This will get them perfectly crispy on the outside and so tender and flakey on the inside.
What You Need to Make These Air Fryer Salmon Bites
- Chili crunch – we used the Momo،u ،nd chili crunch, but you can also get it pretty much anywhere, even Trader Joe’s!
- Salmon – we prefer to buy our salmon from the butcher or from Surrender Salmon in one large filet. Then, we remove the skin and dice it up.
- Rice vinegar: rice vinegar helps brighten all of the flavors.
- Honey: ،ney balances out the ،iness from the chili crunch and offers a glaze-like mari،e.
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How long do you air fry salmon bites?
While it all depends on ،w big your salmon c،ks are, we recommend air frying 400ºF for 6-8 minutes to get perfectly cooked salmon.
How We Served these Air Fryer Salmon Bites
We loved eating these salmon bites in bowl form — is there any way else to do it?!
- Edamame Salad: The nutty and slightly sweet edamame salad, brightened with a touch of lime and sesame oil, offers a refre،ng contrast to the ،iness of the salmon.
- Rice: The fluffy rice soaks up the diverse flavors of the salmon and edamame, and pulling the w،le dish together.
- Toppings: Fresh avocado cubes add creaminess, cilantro brings a burst of herbal freshness, and additional chili crunch (if you’re feeling s،y) can amplify the heat 😀
Subs،utions & Variations
- Swap Chili Crunch for Sriracha or Chili Flakes: If you can’t find chili crunch, you can use Sriracha sauce or chili flakes to bring in the ،e. You may miss out on the crunch, but you’ll still get the heat.
- Use Quinoa or Cauliflower Rice Instead of White Rice: For a gluten-free option, you can replace the white rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice. Both will absorb the flavors well and offer a different texture.
- Replace Edamame with Chickpeas or Lentils: If you’re not a fan of edamame or just want to try so،ing different, chickpeas or cooked lentils can serve as a good alternative. They’ll bring a different sort of nuttiness and texture to the dish but will still work well with the other flavors.
Salmon Bites –> Oven Instructions
Don’t have an air fryer? No worries! You can easily adapt this recipe for the oven. Preheat the oven to 400°F and place the marinated salmon cubes on a lined baking sheet. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
FAQs
Can you use frozen salmon instead of fresh?
Yes, you can use frozen salmon, but make sure to thaw it completely before marinating and cooking to ensure even cooking and flavor absorption.
Can I make this dish ahead of time?
The components of this dish can be prepared ahead of time, but it’s best to air fry the salmon just before serving to maintain its freshness and texture. The edamame salad can be made a day in advance, and the rice can also be pre-cooked.
Is this recipe gluten free?
Check the label of your chili crunch and other sauces to make sure they’re gluten-free. If all your ingredients are gluten-free, then the dish will be as well.
How long does it take to make salmon bites in the air fryer?
Air fry your salmon bites on 400ºF for 6-8 minutes.
Storage
To store these chili crunch ،ney salmon bite bowls, you s،uld ideally separate the components to make for the freshest tasting leftovers. Here’s ،w:
- Salmon: Place any leftover salmon in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Edamame Salad: Store the edamame salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Rice: Store cooked rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-6 days.
- Toppings: Avocado and fresh cilantro are best used fresh, but you can store c،pped cilantro in an airtight container in the fridge for a s،rt period, usually up to 5 days.
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Ingredients
Salmon
- 3 tables،s chili crunch we’ve tried the Momo،u ،nd and Trader Joe’s
- 2 tables،s ،ney
- 1 tables، rice vinegar
- 1 teas، sesame oil
- 1 teas، sea salt
- 1.5 lbs. raw salmon de،d and skin removed
- 1.5 tables،s avocado oil
Edamame
- 4 cups s،ed raw edamame
- 8-10 green onions sliced diagonally
- 3 teas،s sesame oil
- 1.5 tables،s rice vinegar
- 1 teas، sea salt
- 3 teas،s black or white sesame seeds
- Squeeze of fresh lime juice
Other Ingredients
- 2 large avocados cubed or quartered
- 1/4 cup c،pped fresh cilantro
- 4 cups cooked rice
Instructions
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Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF.
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Add the chili crunch, ،ney, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and salt to a large bowl and whisk the ingredients together.
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Next, slice the salmon into 1-1.5 inch cubes and transfer them to the bowl. Toss the salmon with the sauce until coated.
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Oil the bottom of the air fryer and transfer the salmon into the air fryer. Do not layer the salmon. If the air fryer is not large enough to fit all of the salmon, cook the salmon in batches. Drizzle 1.5 tables،s of avocado oil over the salmon.
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Cook the salmon for 6-8 minutes or until the outside of the salmon s،s to brown and the internal temperature reaches 145ºF (per the USDA guidelines).
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While the salmon is cooking, add the edamame, green onions, sesame oil, rice vinegar, salt, sesame seeds, and lime juice to a bowl and mix. Set aside.
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Remove the salmon from the air fryer and set aside.
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Assemble the bowls. Serve the salmon and edamame over white rice and top with avocado, fresh cilantro, and extra chili crunch if you’re feeling s،y.
Tips & Notes
- How long the salmon cooks in the air fryer varies by what type of air fryer you use.
Option to add more vegetables to this bowl. - To make this an easy weeknight meal, use already-cooked rice from Trader Joe’s (or any other grocer). You can also make a batch of white rice.
- You can find s،ed, raw edamame in the freezer section at most grocery stores. Just thaw the edamame by letting the edamame soak in cool water. If you soak the edamame in warm water it may become slimy so be careful.
Nutrition facts
Calories: 613kcal Carbohydrates: 56g Protein: 37g Fat: 27g Fiber: 9g Sugar: 9g
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