Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Honey + Chili Crunch

In just 30 minutes, you can make the most incredible air fryer salmon bites flavored with a delicious honey chili crunch marinade. We turned ours into bowls with a simple edamame salad and rice.

What really sets this recipe for air fryer salmon bites apart from the rest is its incredible fusion of flavors and textures. The salmon is marinated in a zesty honey chili crunch glaze, offering a delightful blend of spicy and sweet.

If you’ve never made salmon bites before, your life is about to change! The use of salmon in the air fryer not only speeds up the cooking process but also gives each bite a slightly crispy edge — it’s so delish. Pair that with the nutty, textured edamame salad and creamy avocado cubes, and you’ve got a bowl that’s not just a meal, but an experience. Yum!

Simply marinate your salmon bites and then air fry them at 400ºF for around 6-8 minutes. This will get them perfectly crispy on the outside and so tender and flakey on the inside.

What You Need to Make These Air Fryer Salmon Bites

• Chili crunch – we used the Momofuku brand chili crunch, but you can also get it pretty much anywhere, even Trader Joe’s!
• Salmon – we prefer to buy our salmon from the butcher or from Surrender Salmon in one large filet. Then, we remove the skin and dice it up.
• Rice vinegar: rice vinegar helps brighten all of the flavors.
• Honey: honey balances out the spiciness from the chili crunch and offers a glaze-like marinade.

How long do you air fry salmon bites?

While it all depends on how big your salmon chunks are, we recommend air frying 400ºF for 6-8 minutes to get perfectly cooked salmon.

How We Served these Air Fryer Salmon Bites

We loved eating these salmon bites in bowl form — is there any way else to do it?!

• Edamame Salad: The nutty and slightly sweet edamame salad, brightened with a touch of lime and sesame oil, offers a refreshing contrast to the spiciness of the salmon.
• Rice: The fluffy rice soaks up the diverse flavors of the salmon and edamame, and pulling the whole dish together.
• Toppings: Fresh avocado cubes add creaminess, cilantro brings a burst of herbal freshness, and additional chili crunch (if you’re feeling sassy) can amplify the heat 😀

Substitutions & Variations

• Swap Chili Crunch for Sriracha or Chili Flakes: If you can’t find chili crunch, you can use Sriracha sauce or chili flakes to bring in the spice. You may miss out on the crunch, but you’ll still get the heat.
• Use Quinoa or Cauliflower Rice Instead of White Rice: For a gluten-free option, you can replace the white rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice. Both will absorb the flavors well and offer a different texture.
• Replace Edamame with Chickpeas or Lentils: If you’re not a fan of edamame or just want to try something different, chickpeas or cooked lentils can serve as a good alternative. They’ll bring a different sort of nuttiness and texture to the dish but will still work well with the other flavors.

Salmon Bites –> Oven Instructions

Don’t have an air fryer? No worries! You can easily adapt this recipe for the oven. Preheat the oven to 400°F and place the marinated salmon cubes on a lined baking sheet. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.

Storage

To store these chili crunch honey salmon bite bowls, you should ideally separate the components to make for the freshest tasting leftovers. Here’s how:

• Salmon: Place any leftover salmon in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Edamame Salad: Store the edamame salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
• Rice: Store cooked rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-6 days.
• Toppings: Avocado and fresh cilantro are best used fresh, but you can store chopped cilantro in an airtight container in the fridge for a short period, usually up to 5 days.