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The Most Delicious Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Spicy Mayo

We have a secret ingredient that makes these air fryer salmon bites the most delicious and healthy dinner you can make in about 15 minutes. Seasoned with soy, honey and chili flakes, the salmon comes out tender, buttery and golden brown. Serve with our Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: dinner, Entree, fish, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, Korean
Keyword: Air fryer, Easy, healthy, Quick, Salmon
Servings: 4
Author: Emily Clifton / Nerds with Knives

Equipment

  • Air fryer (You can also bake in the oven or brown in a skillet)

Ingredients

For the Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise Kewpie recommended
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Chili Garlic Paste or Sambal Oelek or other spicy pest
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

For the Salmon Bites

  • 1 pound salmon skinless, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
  • 2 teaspoons mayonnaise or substitute vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons gochugaro Aleppo pepper (or any spicy chili powder), more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

Make the Spicy Mayo:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the mayo, vinegar, chili paste, sugar and sesame oil. Set aside.

For the Salmon:

    Air Fryer Directions

    • Preheat the air fryer to 375ºF.
    • Dry the salmon well. Add to a medium bowl and toss with (2 teaspoons) mayonnaise, cornstarch, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder and gochugaru. Make sure each piece is coated in the seasonings. Add the salmon in a single layer and air fry until just cooked through (about 130ºF on an instant read thermometer), about 4 to 6 minutes. No need to flip.

    To serve:

    • Divide the rice into 4 bowls, top with salmon and add your desired vegetables and garnishes. Drizzle over some of the spicy mayo and serve with lime wedges.

    Video

    Notes

    If you don't want to use an air fryer, see below for oven and skillet directions.
    Oven directions:
    Preheat to 425ºF. Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet, with a little space in between each piece. Bake for about 7 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
    Skillet directions:
    Heat a little vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. When hot, add salmon and cook until golden brown and medium-rare, turning once, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
    Optional garnishes:
    • Steamed rice or other grain
    • Pickled red onions
    • Scallions
    • Persian cucumbers
    • Radishes
    • kimchi
    • Toasted nori sheets
    • Toasted sesame seeds
    • Gochugaro, or other chili flakes
    • Lime wedges
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