Air-Fryer Salmon Bites (Soy Garlic Butter)

These air-fryer salmon bites with a soy garlic butter glaze are a mouthwatering delight. The star of the show is the soy sauce garlic butter, which adds an irresistible umami depth to each bite and takes this dish to a new level. The salmon comes out tender and is cooked to perfection. Serve these salmon bites with some non-starchy vegetables such as shredded carrots, cabbage and edamame as well as a starch or a starchy vegetable of choice such as rice to make this dish a balanced, healthy and filling meal.

This is a top view of my air-fryer salmon bites with a soy garlic butter glaze. They are served with white rice, edamame, shredded carrots and cabbage. They're healthy, easy to make and can be served for lunch or dinner!

These air fryer salmon bites with a soy garlic butter glaze are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed year-round. However, they truly shine during the spring and summer seasons. The light and fresh flavors of salmon, combined with the savory soy garlic butter glaze make this dish perfect for al fresco dining and gatherings during warmer months.

If you love this recipe, you will love my One Pan Lemon Herb Salmon.

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Ingredients

Salmon
Avocado oil
Salt
Pepper
Garlic powder
Smoked paprika
Butter
Honey
Soy sauce
Garlic clove, grated

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Instructions

Add a fillet of salmon to a large plate or bowl facing skin side up. Add about 1 cup of boiling water to the skin of the salmon. Wait about 30 seconds and then you can easily peel the skin off the salmon.
Remove the salmon fillet from the plate of water, use a sharp knife to slice the salmon into 1” cubes or bite sized pieces.
Add a drizzle or about 1 tbs of avocado oil and then your seasonings. Toss until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
Add to a preheated air fryer 400 F for 6-8 minutes.
While your salmon is cooking, make your sauce by adding melted butter, honey, soy sauce and grated garlic to a small bowl, whisk.
Serve with your favorite rice & veggies & spoon over the sauce before serving!

Hint: You can also buy skinless salmon fillets if you would like or just keep the skin on if you prefer.

Substitutions

If you are interested in making this recipe but you have dietary restrictions, you can make the following substitutions:

Gluten-Free - Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
Dairy-Free - Use Dairy-Free butter to make this recipe dairy-free

This recipe is Pescatarian friendly

Variations

Spicy - add chili pepper flakes to the seasoning or use hot honey in place of regular honey to make this recipe spicy.
Toddler-friendly- Use about half the salt when seasoning and choose a low sodium soy sauce.
Baby Led Weaning Friendly- Use about half the salt when seasoning and choose a low sodium soy sauce and make sure to substitute honey for maple syrup if your baby is <1 year old.

This recipe is already kid-friendly.

Equipment

All you need to make these air fryer salmon bites is an air-fryer.

For those that are looking for an air-fryer recommendation, I love my Instant Pot Dual Basket Air fryer.

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Storage

Store these air-fryer salmon bites in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Top tip

Make sure you don't leave the salmon in the boiling water for a long period of time.

FAQ

Is this recipe dairy-free?

No this recipe is not dairy-free, but it can be made dairy-free if you substitute the butter for a dairy-free butter of choice.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

This recipe is not gluten-free, but it can be made gluten-free if you substitute the soy sauce for coconut aminos.

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