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Air Fryer Salmon Bites Recipe with Sriracha-Lime Sauce

Ready to fall in love with salmon again? These crispy air fryer bites cook so fast you'll barely have time to make the sauce. Perfect technique = perfect salmon every single time.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Resting Time3 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: air fryer
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 609kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Salmon Bites

  • 1 lb salmon fillet skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup or Choczero syrup
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Sriracha-Lime Sauce

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise we use avocado mayo
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or more or less to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon honey option for a sweeter version or if you're not keeping it Keto

Suggested Bowl Ingredients

  • Cooked jasmine rice brown rice, quinoa, or finely chopped cabbage if keeping it Keo
  • Cucumber diced
  • Avocado sliced or cubed
  • Shredded carrots
  • Pickled red onions or radish
  • Edamame
  • Green onions or cilantro for garnish
  • Sesame seeds
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
  • In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oil, honey, sriracha, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the salmon cubes and toss gently to coat.
    A bowl of raw, cubed salmon marinated in sauce with a metal spoon resting inside.
  • Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  • Place salmon pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket and transfer them to the preheated air fryer. Work in batches if needed.
    Raw, seasoned salmon cubes arranged inside an air fryer basket on a light-colored countertop.
  • Air fry for 7–10 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and cooked through.
  • While the salmon cooks, whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Adjust heat by adding more or less sriracha, and lime to taste.
    A white bowl of vanilla ice cream topped with caramel sauce sits next to a silver spoon on a light-colored surface.
  • When ready, serve the salmon bites with a drizzle of the sriracha-lime sauce or on the side for dipping.
  • Alternatively, assemble bowls with rice or greens as a base. Then add salmon bites and desired toppings. Drizzle with sriracha-lime sauce and finish with sesame seeds or herbs.

Notes

  • Use pre-cut salmon or ask your butcher to remove the skin for faster prep.
  • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket to keep salmon crispy.
  • Swap sriracha for gochujang or sambal for a different kick.
  • Add chopped mango or pineapple for a sweet contrast.
  • Double the sauce, it’s great as a dip or on sandwiches.
  • Add a drizzle of toasted sesame oil at the end for extra flavor.
  • Chill the bowls for a cool, refreshing meal on hot days.
To keep it Low-Carb
  • Make it low-carb with cauliflower rice or greens.
  • Use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free.
  • Use leftover salmon bites in tacos or wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 609kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 1006mg | Potassium: 1184mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg