Air Fryer Firecracker Salmon Bites

These air fryer firecracker salmon bites get a quick, spicy, soy-ginger marinade before you pop them into the air fryer.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as canola or avocado oil
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/4 pounds salmon filets , cut into 1-inch cubes
• nonstick cooking spray

Steps

1. Combine balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, red pepper, and salt in a bowl and whisk well. Set aside half of marinade for serving.
2. Add salmon to remaining marinade in the bowl and toss lightly to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, and up to 4 hours.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 2 to 3 minutes, or according to manufacturer’s instructions. Spray air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
4. Add salmon in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary, and cook until salmon flakes easily with a fork and is lightly browned and crisp around the edges, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve drizzled with reserved sauce.