A perfect 10-minute high protein meal, these Spicy Air Fryer Salmon Bites and perfection on their own or layered on to a crunchy salad. The marinade is only 2 ingredients and gives these bites the perfect sweet glaze.
10 Minute Protein Option
We use our air fryer almost every day. It’s a great way to cook a wide variety of foods, from quick veggies to crisp and tender meats.
These air fryer salmon bites are a new obsession! They take about 30 minutes to marinade, and then 6-8 minutes in my air fryer.
All on their own, they are a delicious high protein snack.
Layered on to a crisp cabbage salad with avocado and cucumber? Quite possibly my new favorite meal. The creamy sauce makes this irresistible.
This air fryer salmon bites recipe is also delicious served on top of cauliflower rice or a plate of zoodles!
You’ll love this simple recipe, no matter how it’s served!
Air fryer recipes are amazing for freshly prepared lunches or quick dinners. Also try this Blackened Air Fryer Salmon and these incredible Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Legs.
What You’ll Need:
- Wild Salmon Filets (cut into cubes with a sharp knife – I leave the skin on!)
- Coconut Aminos (this is a soy-free alternative to soy sauce. It’s less salty and a little more sweet, so it creates the perfect glaze!)
- Sriracha (a little or a lot, you decide! If you would prefer more of a teriyaki sauce and less spice, use 1 tablespoon of maple syrup instead.)
Crunchy Asian Salmon Salad
I highly recommend making this Keto Salmon Salad to go with the crispy salmon bites! The salad is easy to prep. Store the cabbage salad separate from the dressing, and then add air fryer salmon bites when ready to serve!
- Cabbage (both green and red cabbage!)
- Carrots
- Avocado
- Cucumber
Spicy Sesame Almond Dressing
- Almond Butter
- Coconut Milk
- Sriracha
- Coconut Aminos
- Sesame Oil (or olive oil)
- Lime Juice
- Rice Vinegar (unseasoned, no sugar)
How to Make Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Step 1: Add the salmon cubes to an airtight container. Cover with coconut aminos and sriracha, and marinate for 30 minutes up to an hour.
Step 2: Preheat air fryer to 390º F for 5 minutes. Add the marinated salmon in a single layer, and air fry for 7 minutes.
It’s recommended to cook salmon to an internal temperature of 145º F. If you’re concerned about food safety, use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Salmon is often served medium rare, so I am not concerned about this.
How to Make an Asian Salmon Salad
Step 1: Add all the dressing ingredients to a jar. Shake until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Add the cabbage, red cabbage and carrots to a bowl. Drizzle with the dressing, and toss to combine.
Step 3: Add the cabbage salad to plates. Top with air fryer salmon bites, avocado, and cucumber. Garnish with cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, or lime wedges, if desired!
How to Store Leftovers or Meal Prep this Salad
If meal prepping Keto Salmon Salads, follow these instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the dressing. Store in a jar or put in individual containers for serving.
Step 2: Prepare the salad by tossing together cabbage, carrots. Add the salad mixture to meal prep containers along with sliced cucumber and avocado.
Step 3: Mix together the marinade for the salmon. Do not marinade salmon until ready to cook it.
Step 4: When ready to enjoy the salads, add cubed salmon to the marinade and allow to sit for 30 minutes. Air fry salmon to top the salads!
Note: You can cook the salmon ahead of time and add it to salads to eat cold! Salads with salmon last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
No Air Fryer?
Stovetop Method: Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little cooking spray or avocado oil. Cook the salmon cubes, browning each side, for about 10 minutes.
Oven Method: Preheat oven to 450º F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Add marinated salmon to the baking tray and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Other Ways to Enjoy Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Cauliflower Rice Bowl: Heat up cauliflower rice, and top with crispy salmon bites, sliced avocado, and cucumbers. Drizzle with additional coconut aminos and sriracha!
White Rice Bowls: Cooking and then fully cooling white rice reduces the calories and starch content. Reheat cooled rice and top with the salmon bites and some sauteed veggies for a healthy, higher carb meal when you need extra energy!
Zoodle Salmon Salad: Add zoodles to a bowl and drizzle with the almond butter dressing. Top with sliced cherry tomatoes, avocado, and bite-sized salmon pieces.
As an Appetizer: Serve salmon bites with the dressing as a dipping sauce.
Other Keto Salmon Recipes
Try this recipe? Be sure to share your cooking with me on Pinterest, Facebook, or Instagram, and tag @BlissfullyLowCarb !
Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Crunchy Cabbage Salad
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
Air Fryer Salmon Bites
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon filets cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 3 tablespoons sriracha paleo, sugar free
Cabbage Salad
- 2 cups cabbage shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage shredded
- 1 carrot julienne cut or shredded
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions optional, to garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional, to garnish
Asian Almond Butter Dressing
- 3 tablespoons almond butter
- 3 tablespoons coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
Instructions
Air Fryer Salmon Bites
- Add the salmon cubes to an airtight container. Cover with coconut aminos and sriracha, and marinate for 30 minutes up to an hour.
- Preheat air fryer to 390º F for 5 minutes. Add the marinated salmon in a single layer, and air fry for 7 minutes.
- It’s recommended to cook salmon to an internal temperature of 145º F. If you’re concerned about food safety, use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Salmon is often served medium rare, so I am not concerned about this.
Cabbage Salad
- Add the cabbage, red cabbage and carrots to a bowl.
- Drizzle with the dressing, and toss to combine.
- Add the cabbage salad to plates. Top with air fryer salmon bites, avocado, and cucumber. Garnish with cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, or lime wedges, if desired!
Almond Butter Dressing
- Add all the dressing ingredients to a jar. Shake until smooth and creamy.
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