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Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Honey Soy Glaze

Tender salmon cubes air-fried until caramelized and coated in a sweet-savory honey soy glaze - a fast, high-protein weeknight dinner ready in under 25 minutes.

22 minEasyServes 4360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs skinless salmon fillet, 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 3 tbsp honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, 2 tsp rice vinegar, and 2 tsp cornstarch to make the glaze.

  2. 2

    Add 1 1/2 lbs 1-inch cubes skinless salmon fillet to the bowl and gently toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.

  3. 3

    Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes. Lightly coat the basket with cooking spray.

  4. 4

    Arrange the salmon in a single layer in the basket, leaving space between pieces. Reserve remaining marinade. Air fry at 400°F for 7 to 9 minutes, shaking once halfway, until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and the edges are caramelized.

  5. 5

    While the salmon cooks, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan over medium heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened to a glaze consistency.

  6. 6

    Toss the cooked salmon with the reduced glaze. Transfer to a plate and garnish with 2 tsp sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions. Serve over rice or greens.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Honey Soy Glaze reach?

For Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Honey Soy Glaze, the air fryer is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 3. The longest stretch at that heat is 9 minutes, in step 4. Air fryers run hot or cool by model, so check two minutes early the first time. The target internal temperature is 400 F (about 205 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork. The target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What should Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Honey Soy Glaze look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until thickened to a glaze consistency. A reading of 400 F on a thermometer settles it.

How long should Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Honey Soy Glaze marinate?

Step 2 reads: "Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature." Follow the time in step 2. Shorter still seasons the surface. Much longer is not better with acidic marinades, which turn the outside of meat or fish mushy.

Is there a substitute for rice vinegar in Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Honey Soy Glaze?

The entry for Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Honey Soy Glaze calls for 2 tsp rice vinegar. In its place: Apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar, softened with a pinch of sugar, is close. Avoid plain distilled vinegar at full strength, which is much sharper.

Can I use another fish instead of salmon in Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Honey Soy Glaze?

Arctic char or steelhead trout cooks the same way. Thinner fillets need a minute or two less, so go by thickness rather than the clock. As written, the entry for Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Honey Soy Glaze uses 1 1/2 lbs skinless salmon fillet, 1-inch cubes.

Does Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Honey Soy Glaze contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tsp toasted sesame oil and 2 tsp sesame seeds. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy, fish and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How do I store and reheat Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Honey Soy Glaze?

Refrigerate what is left of Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Honey Soy Glaze within two hours and eat it within two days (seafood turns fast). Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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