Teriyaki Salmon Bites (Air Fryer + Stovetop)
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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Servings: 2
Calories: 449kcal
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
Instructions
Make the Teriyaki Sauce:
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
Stovetop Instructions:
- Lightly season the salmon bites with salt and pepper.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 1187mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg