Description
Crispy, savory-sweet salmon bites glazed with homemade teriyaki sauce, air fried to perfection. A quick, healthy meal with restaurant-quality flavor, ideal for weeknights or appetizers.
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets (about 8 ounces total)
1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 clove garlic ( minced)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger ( minced)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
1 green onion (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C)
Cut salmon into 1-inch cubes
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger
Whisk in cornstarch to thicken sauce
Place salmon in a single layer in air fryer basket
Cook for 8 minutes
Brush with half the sauce
Flip salmon and brush with remaining sauce
Cook 4-5 more minutes until golden and crispy
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion
Notes
For extra crisp: pat salmon dry before cooking
Use frozen salmon if fresh is unavailable (thaw completely)nSubstitute honey or maple syrup for brown sugar if preferrednStore leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 ounces salmon)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg