Description
These Teriyaki Salmon Bites are a delightful and quick-to-make dish featuring perfectly marinated and air-fried salmon pieces served with a refreshing avocado cucumber salad and a spicy sriracha mayo. Ideal for a flavorful weeknight dinner, this recipe combines savory, tangy, and creamy elements for a balanced and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon Bites:
- 1 ½ pounds salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Avocado Cucumber Salad:
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 large cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Sriracha Mayo:
- â…“ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or lime juice
- Salt, to taste
To Serve:
- 2 cups cooked rice (jasmine or basmati, preferred)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Salmon: Combine teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the salmon bites and toss them to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the cornstarch to help with crisping.
- Air Fry the Salmon: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the marinated salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking. Cook for 7-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through and slightly crispy on the outside.
- Prepare Avocado Cucumber Salad: In a medium bowl, combine diced avocados and sliced cucumber. Add rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper, then gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients without mashing the avocado.
- Make Sriracha Mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lemon or lime juice, and salt until smooth and creamy. Adjust spice level or salt to taste.
- Assemble and Serve: Place cooked rice on serving plates, top with the hot air-fried salmon bites, add a scoop of the avocado cucumber salad on the side, and drizzle generously with sriracha mayo. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds for an extra nutty flavor and crunch.
Notes
- Marinate the salmon for at least 20 minutes but no longer than 1 hour to prevent the teriyaki sauce from breaking down the fish texture.
- For crispier salmon bites, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- Use ripe avocados to ensure a creamy salad texture.
- The sriracha mayo can be adjusted for spice; add more or less sriracha based on your heat preference.
- Cook rice ahead of time or use leftover rice to save preparation time.
