Air Fryer Firecracker Salmon Bites

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These air fryer firecracker salmon bites get a quick, spicy, soy-ginger marinade before you pop them into the air fryer.

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Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin

Nicole McLaughlin produces the educational and entertaining food series from Allrecipes; You Can Cook That. She is known for her relatability with the home-cook audience. With over 20 years in the culinary world, she is able to effectively deliver a bounty of knowledge, with a side of sarcastic wit.

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Published on April 2, 2024
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overhead view of air fried salmon bites on bed of rice with avocado
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Marinate Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as canola or avocado oil

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger

  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 1/4 pounds salmon filets, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • nonstick cooking spray

Directions

  1. Combine balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, red pepper, and salt in a bowl and whisk well. Set aside half of marinade for serving.

  2. Add salmon to remaining marinade in the bowl and toss lightly to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, and up to 4 hours. 

  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 2 to 3 minutes, or according to manufacturer’s instructions. Spray air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.

  4. Add salmon in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary, and cook until salmon flakes easily with a fork and is lightly browned and crisp around the edges, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve drizzled with reserved sauce.

    overhead view of air fried salmon bites on bed of rice with avocado

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

393 Calories
21g Fat
16g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 393
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 908mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 33g 65%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 663mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.