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    Home » Recipes » Savory » Air Fried Teriyaki Salmon Bites Rice Bowl

    Published: May 10, 2022 by Ansley Beutler

    Air Fried Teriyaki Salmon Bites Rice Bowl

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    Spice up your weeknight dinner with these air fried teriyaki salmon bites! They have a sweet crispy outside with a soft flaky inside and are cooked in no time in the air fryer. Placed on top of a bed of brown rice with edamame and avocado and drizzled in a creamy spicy yogurt sauce, they're sure to be a dish the whole family will love!

    Teriyaki salmon bites in a bowl with brown rice, edamame, and avocado with orange sauce on top.

    If you're a "dinner in a bowl" type of person like me, you're going to love these rice bowls with fried salmon bites. This is a dish that looks complicated but is actually simple and easy to whip up. You get well rounded meal with carbs, protein, and fat, the whole sha-bang! Even kids will love it!

    You will also love my crispy gluten free salmon cakes, Whole30 bang bang shrimp, and my cajun shrimp and rice skillet.

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    • What Are Salmon Bites?
    • Ingredients And Substitutions
    • How To Make Air Fried Salmon Bites
    • Expert Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Recipe
    • Reviews

    What Are Salmon Bites?

    Salmon bites are like chicken nuggets but in salmon form. Since we are air frying them though, there isn't any breading involved which makes things simpler and a little healthier. The air fryer is great too because you don't have to deal with hot oil in your home.

    Salmon is known for its incredible fatty acids and lean protein which makes these bites both fun and nutrient dense. They make a great addition to an easy weeknight meal with fresh veggies or a delicious appetizer paired with a dipping sauce.

    Overhead view of a bowl with air fried salmon bites with rice, edamame, and avocado slices.

    Ingredients And Substitutions

    • Salmon fillets - You can use fresh fish or frozen. Atlantic salmon is what I used in this recipe but sockeye or king salmon will work as well. Skinless salmon makes things easy but you can easily remove the skin if needed with a sharp knife.
    • Coconut aminos - This adds a teriyaki flavor to the salmon without the need for soy sauce. Soy sauce will work too.
    • Sesame oil - Used in the teriyaki marinade to provide a subtle nutty taste. A bland olive oil or lightly flavored oil will work as well.
    • Garlic powder - This is used in the teriyaki marinade. Fresh chopped garlic can be used too if you have it on hand.
    • Honey - Adds sweetness to the sauce and helps to create crispy salmon bites.
    • Yogurt - Used for the creamy spicy yogurt sauce. Make sure it's room temperature. I used 0% greek yogurt but any type of plain yogurt or dairy-free yogurt will work.
    • Hot sauce - Added to the yogurt sauce to give it a kick. Sriracha is a great substitute and won't be as spicy.
    • Brown rice - This is the base of the bowls. I used brown rice but white rice or quinoa are great substitutes.

    How To Make Air Fried Salmon Bites

    You will need a small mixing bowl for the marinade and an air fryer to make these crispy salmon nuggets.

    Step 1 : Cut the salmon into chunks

    First, pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. This will make it easier to handle with your hands.

    Use a sharp knife to cut the salmon filets into small 2 inch chunks. If your fillet still has the skin on, remove the skin before you cut the fillet into bite-size cubes.

    Salmon filets cut into small chunks on a white marble slab.

    Step 2 : Make the marinade

    In a small bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients and add the salmon pieces. Gently toss the salmon so each piece is covered in the sauce. Let the salmon sit in the marinade for at least 3 minutes. If making this ahead of time, you can leave the salmon in the marinade in a covered container for up to 24 hours in the fridge.

    Honey being poured into a bowl with salmon cubes and teriyaki sauce.
    Chunks of salmon in a bowl marinading in teriyaki sauce.

    Step 3 : Air Fry

    Spray the bottom of an air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the salmon mixture into the basket in a single layer, spacing them apart at least 1 inch. Cook the salmon with medium heat for 7 minutes in the air fryer. The edges of the bites will get crispy and the teriyaki sauce will caramelize while the center of the tender salmon bites will become soft and flaky.

    After 7 minutes, the salmon will have an internal temperature of about 140 degrees fahrenheit which is typically a fillet cooked "medium". If you prefer your salmon cooked more "medium-well" adjust the time to 8 - 9 minutes.

    Salmon chunks about to be cooked in an air fryer.
    Cooked salmon chunks in an air fryer.

    Step 4 : Make the cream sauce

    While the salmon is cooking, mix the yogurt, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, paprika, sesame oil, and sea salt in a separate bowl with a spoon. Mix well until the sauce begins to thin out and the spices are well incorporated.

    Small bowl with orange spicy yogurt sauce.

    Step 5 : Assemble

    To assemble the bowls, spoon the cooked brown rice into the bottom of a bowl. Place a few cooked air fryer salmon bites on top, sprinkle some edamame into a section of the bowl followed by a few slices of avocado, and top if all off with a drizzle of yogurt sauce. Spoon a bit of the reserved marinade over the salmon and enjoy!

    Expert Tips

    • Save some of the marinade and drizzle it over top of the cooked salmon for some extra teriyaki flavor.
    • For easy clean up, line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil.
    • Make sure to space out the marinated salmon cubes in the basket of your air fryer basket so they aren't touching each other. This will allow the entire salmon bite to get crispy.
    Rice bowl with teriyaki salmon bites, edamame, and avocado slices on top.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make salmon bites on the stove?

    Yes, these bites can also be made on the stove. Heat up some olive oil over medium heat and spread out the salmon cubes in the pan. Cook for 3 minutes before flipping each salmon cube over to cook for another 3 minutes until the edges are crispy.

    Can I make these ahead of time?

    You can go ahead prepare the marinade ahead of time. Place the salmon chunks with the marinade in an airtight container for 24 hours in the fridge. Air fry the salmon cubes when ready to enjoy and assemble the rice bowls as directed.

    If you want to cook the salmon bites ahead of time, I recommend under cooking them slightly in the air fryer for only 5 minutes. Then when ready to enjoy reheat them back in the air fryer for 2 minutes or heat them on the stove or microwave.

    How do I store these air fried salmon bites?

    Store the cooked salmon bites in an air tight container in the fridge where they will keep for up to 4 days. Warm them back up in the air fryer, on the stove, or in the microwave when ready to enjoy.

    Can I make this dairy free?

    Yes, swap the yogurt for dairy free yogurt to make this dish dairy free.

    For more easy dinner ideas, check out my:

    • Easy Baked Goat Cheese Pasta with Sausage and Mushrooms
    • Cracker Crusted Pan Fried Chicken Tenders
    • Easy Baked Paleo Turkey Meatballs (Gluten free and Whole30)


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    Recipe

    Overhead view of a bowl with teriayki air fried salmon bites and rice and greens.

    Air Fried Teriyaki Salmon Bites Rice Bowl

    Spice up your weeknight dinner with these air fried teriyaki salmon bites! They have a sweet crispy outside with a soft flaky inside and are cooked in no time in the air fryer. Placed on top of a bed of brown rice with edamame and avocado and drizzled in a creamy spicy yogurt sauce, they're sure to be a dish the whole family will love!
    4.69 from 47 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Japanese
    Keyword: air fryer salmon, fried salmon bites
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes
    Servings: 2 bowls
    Calories: 456kcal
    Author: Ansley Beutler

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 filets salmon - I used Atlantic but King or Sockeye will work too
    • 2 tablespoon coconut aminos
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt

    For the spicy yogurt sauce

    • ¼ cup plain yogurt - I used 0% greek yogurt but any type of yogurt will work
    • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
    • ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil

    For the rice bowls

    • 2 cups cooked brown rice
    • ½ cup cooked edamame
    • ½ avocado

    Instructions

    • Pat your salmon filets dry with a paper towel (this makes it easier to handle with your hands). Use a sharp knife to cut the skin off the filet if needed. Then cut the salmon filets into 2 inch cubes.
    • Add the coconut aminos, sesame oil, honey, garlic powder, and sea salt to a bowl and mix. Reserve a tablespoon of the marinade in a separate bowl (you can use this later to drizzle on top). Then add the salmon cubes to the large marinade bowl and gently toss together to coat. Allow the salmon to sit for at least 3 minutes to soak up the liquid.
    • Place the marinated salmon in the bottom of an air fryer basket, leaving space in between each one. Cook the salmon at 400 F for 7 minutes in the air fryer. The edges of each cube will get crispy and the teriyaki sauce will caramelize.
    • While the salmon is cooking, prepare the spicy yogurt sauce in a small bowl by mixing together the yogurt, hot sauce, chipotle powder, paprika, and olive oil with a spoon until well combined.
    • To assemble the bowls, place 1 cup of cooked brown rice into the bottom of a bowl. Spoon a few of the fried salmon bites over top followed by a handful of edamame in a section of the bowl and a few avocado slices in another. Spoon some of the reserved marinade over top of the salmon bites and then drizzle the whole bowl with some spicy yogurt sauce and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1072mg | Potassium: 987mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. East End Lizzie says

      January 25, 2023 at 9:49 am

      5 stars
      I have Alpha-Gal and needed to switch up my salmon game. The salmon came out great! I used the say sauce and reduced the salt addition to 1/2. I made the sauce and two of us loved it! The others preferred a sriracha mayo. This is a definite for going into my dinner rotation. My son and I couldn't stop smiling 🙂 ot was that good!

      Reply
    2. Shantelle says

      January 22, 2023 at 8:02 pm

      5 stars
      We made this for dinner tonight and it was a hit! My cocunut aminos was thick though. It still came out delicious. Can you tell me which brand you used for the cocunut aminos?

      Reply
      • Ansley Beutler says

        January 24, 2023 at 4:29 pm

        I use the Thrive Market brand!

        Reply
    3. Rachel says

      January 15, 2023 at 9:42 pm

      5 stars
      This was ohhh soooo good, salmon was awesome!!!! First air fryer attempt and will definitely make this again!!

      Reply
      • Ansley Beutler says

        January 22, 2023 at 9:48 am

        Yay! I am so glad you enjoy the recipe!

        Reply
    4. Jordan says

      January 09, 2023 at 9:48 pm

      5 stars
      This was the best dinner I’ve ever made!! My husband loved it too!

      Reply
    5. Dina G says

      January 06, 2023 at 9:41 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for the delicious recipe! If using uncooked salmon, make sure you’re not using marinade from the uncooked salmon bites, to drizzle on top of your final meal.

      Reply
    6. Caitlin says

      December 17, 2022 at 1:04 pm

      5 stars
      This is DELICIOUS!
      Stumbled upon it about 2 weeks ago and have already made it for lunch 4 times. Today I made enough for my whole family (very picky husband, 6yr old, and 3 year old boys) and everyone devoured it. New favorite salmon recipe for sure!

      Reply
    7. Amanda J says

      December 08, 2022 at 10:45 am

      This looks delicious!! Making it for dinner tonight. One tweak- you’ll want to set aside some of the marinade before adding the salmon at the beginning, that way you’re not using contaminated marinade (from the raw salmon) at the end.

      Reply
    8. Natalie says

      November 03, 2022 at 9:37 pm

      5 stars
      This was DIVINE

      Reply
    9. Denise A. Monsanto says

      October 23, 2022 at 5:44 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is so good

      Reply
    10. Heather says

      September 30, 2022 at 5:22 pm

      4 stars
      This was easy, quick and delicious!!! A great air fryer recipe so I don’t heat up my kitchen in the AZ summer heat. I didn’t care for the sauce - maybe it was the hot sauce I used. I used sriracha for the leftovers and just put it on the brown rice. Will definitely make again!!!

      Reply
      • EastEdndLizzie says

        January 25, 2023 at 9:45 am

        We made sriracha/mayo and the sauce from the recipe. I had people from both (spicy) camps. We all agreed it was great!

        Reply
    11. Anna says

      September 14, 2022 at 6:51 pm

      2 stars
      Pro-tip: don’t sub soy sauce for the coconut aminos like the overview suggests. Or, If you do, don’t add the additional salt! We didn’t have coconut aminos on hand and the recipe came out way too salty. The salmon was cooked quite well at this temp, though-cool meal suggestion, will try again when we do have coconut aminos in the house.

      Reply
    12. Jenn says

      August 23, 2022 at 7:17 pm

      We made this for dinner tonight and it was amazing! Definitely recommend using a hot sauce that has flavour and isn't just hot (I used Franks red hot - we're using a chili lime one next time). Super easy and quick to make with an amazing outcome. The best type of meals.

      Reply
      • Ansley Beutler says

        August 27, 2022 at 1:34 pm

        Yay! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe.

        Reply

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