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air fryer teriyaki salmon bites over a bed of rice with cucumber ribbons and shredded carrots.

Teriyaki Salmon Bites (Air Fryer + Stovetop)

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Golden, crispy, flavorful, and packed with protein! These air fryer teriyaki salmon bites come together in under 20 minutes for an easy and delicious weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Calories: 449
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb skinless salmon filet cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (stove top version only)
  • salt and pepper (stove top version only)
Teriyaki Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar unseasoned
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp fresh ginger grated; or ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
Optional garnish
  • sesame seeds
  • green onion sliced

Method
 

Make the Teriyaki Sauce:
  1. In a small sauce pan over medium heat, combine the sauce ingredients except for the cornstarch and water. Bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch + water slurry mixture and simmer for 1-2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
Air Fryer Instructions:
  1. Transfer teriyaki sauce to a bowl to cool for a few minutes. Once it has cooled off, approximately 5 minutes, marinate the salmon cubes in the sauce. Allow to marinate for up to 15 minutes for the most flavor.
  2. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Once preheated, place the marinated salmon pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
Stovetop Instructions:
  1. Lightly season the salmon bites with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Place the salmon bites in the pan in a single layer and sear on one side, about 3 minutes. Flip salmon pieces over and sear for about 3 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to medium low and pour teriyaki sauce over salmon bites. Allow to simmer for another 2-3 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.
  4. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.

Notes

Store any leftover teriyaki salmon bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For variations, substitutions, and serving suggestions, see full blog post above.