Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites 2026: Easy, Crispy & Flavorful Salmon Recipe with Homemade Teriyaki Glaze

These Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites are a delicious and easy way to enjoy salmon. The bite-sized pieces cook quickly in the air fryer, giving them a flavorful, tender texture that pairs perfectly with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. If you don’t have an air fryer, you can also prepare them in the oven using the instructions provided below.

If you enjoy the combination of tender protein and teriyaki flavor, these salmon bites are a great option for a quick meal. Serve them with rice, vegetables, or your favorite sides for a satisfying dinner. You can also try a 30-Minute Ground Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowl for another easy teriyaki-inspired meal.

What you’ll love about these Teriyaki Salmon Bites

• The homemade teriyaki sauce is sweet, savory, and packed with flavor.
• Serve these salmon bites over rice, add them to a wrap, or toss them into a fresh salad.
• They are a delicious way to switch up your usual baked salmon routine.

Ingredients

Salmon Fillets: You can use fresh or frozen salmon fillets. If using fillets with skin, remove the skin before cutting the salmon into pieces.

Low Sodium Soy Sauce: Low-sodium soy sauce is recommended because regular soy sauce can make the teriyaki sauce and salmon too salty.

Rice Vinegar: Rice vinegar has a mild, slightly sweet flavor that works well with the other teriyaki ingredients.

Brown Sugar: Brown sugar adds sweetness to balance the soy sauce and vinegar while helping the salmon develop a lightly caramelized exterior.

Garlic and Ginger: Fresh garlic and ginger provide the classic savory and aromatic flavors that make teriyaki sauce so delicious.

Black Pepper: A little black pepper adds a subtle kick and enhances the other flavors.

Cornstarch: Cornstarch helps thicken the teriyaki sauce so it coats the salmon nicely.

How to Make Teriyaki Salmon Bites

Make Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, black pepper, and cornstarch until well combined.

Cut Salmon: Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Remove the skin from the fillet, then cut the salmon into approximately 2-inch cubes.

Marinate Salmon: Place the salmon cubes in a small bowl and pour in half of the marinade. Gently toss until every piece is coated. Let the salmon marinate for 10–15 minutes.

Cook Salmon: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Arrange the marinated salmon pieces in the basket, leaving some space between them so they cook evenly. Air fry for 6–8 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the edges begin to brown.

Make Teriyaki Sauce: While the salmon cooks, pour the remaining marinade into a small skillet over medium heat. Stir occasionally and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Remove it from the heat once it reaches the desired consistency.

Make Bowls: For each bowl, add 1 cup of cooked rice, ½ cup of broccoli, and one-fourth of the salmon bites. Drizzle the salmon with the homemade teriyaki sauce and finish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Directions for the oven

• Preheat the oven to 375°F and complete the marinade and salmon preparation steps as directed.
• Instead of using the air fryer, lightly spray a large sheet pan with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange the marinated salmon pieces on the pan and bake for about 5–7 minutes, or until cooked through.
• Continue assembling the salmon bowls as directed.

What to eat with your Salmon Bites

• Serve them over rice with your favorite steamed or roasted vegetables.
• Add the salmon to a wrap with sliced carrots, zucchini, peppers, and scallions.
• Toss the salmon bites into a fresh salad. You can also pair them with a teriyaki-style salad kit for a quick meal.

Tips

• Always use low-sodium soy sauce for this recipe. Regular soy sauce can make the teriyaki salmon overly salty.
• Air fryers can vary in temperature and cooking time, so keep an eye on the salmon the first time you prepare it. The edges should become slightly browned and darker, but remove the salmon before it starts to burn.

Simple Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

These Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites have a delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors. They are especially tasty served in a bowl with fluffy rice and broccoli, making this an easy meal you can enjoy any night of the week.

Ingredients

Salmon Bites

• ¾–1 lb. salmon fillets
• ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ tablespoon cornstarch

Salmon Bite Bowls

• 4 cups cooked rice
• 2 cups broccoli
• Toasted sesame seeds
• Sliced green onions

Instructions

• Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Remove the skin from the fillet and cut the salmon into approximately 2-inch cubes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, ginger, black pepper, and cornstarch.
• Place the salmon in a bowl with half of the marinade. Gently toss until the salmon is evenly coated, then let it sit for 10–15 minutes.
• Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
• Place the marinated salmon in the air fryer basket, leaving space between the pieces. Cook for 6–8 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown and the salmon is cooked through.
• While the salmon cooks, pour the remaining marinade into a small skillet over medium heat. Stir occasionally and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat.
• To assemble the bowls, add 1 cup of rice, ½ cup of broccoli, and one-fourth of the salmon bites to each bowl. Drizzle with teriyaki sauce and top with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

The nutrition information provided applies to the salmon bites only and does not include the rice, broccoli, or toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 224 kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.3g | Protein: 21.4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sugar: 5.7g

The nutritional information provided is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients used.