These bite-sized morsels convert even the staunchest salmon skeptics. By cutting the salmon into cubes before cooking, you maximize the surface area for that incredible caramelized glaze while keeping the inside perfectly moist.
Air frying makes them a breeze—no flipping fish fillets or worrying about sticking pans. Just toss, cook, and glaze. The result? Crispy-edged, sweet-savory salmon nuggets with a sticky finish that tastes like takeout (but fresher and faster).
🧾 Ingredients:
- 1 pound salmon, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Green onions and sesame seeds (for garnish)
🔥 Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
2. Toss the salmon cubes with half of the sauce until well coated.
3. Preheat your air fryer to 390°F.
4. Place the salmon cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket (don’t overcrowd).
5. Air fry for 5–6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
6. Immediately toss the hot salmon in the remaining sauce for that glossy, caramelized finish.
7. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
⚠️ Pro Tip:
The magic happens in the post-cooking toss. The residual heat caramelizes the glaze without burning the sugars—so don’t skip it!
Sweet Chili Glazed Salmon Bites
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic in a bowl.
- Toss salmon cubes with half the sauce until coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 390°F.
- Arrange salmon cubes in a single layer in the basket.
- Air fry for 5–6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Transfer hot salmon to a bowl and toss with remaining sauce.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve warm.
Notes
- Swap soy sauce for tamari to make it gluten-free.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan-friendly glaze (if using a plant-based salmon alternative).
- Leftovers? Reheat in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes at 350°F.
🧡 Wrap-Up
If you’re on the fence about salmon, these sweet chili bites might just change your mind. They’re quick, flavorful, and irresistibly sticky—in the best way.
Tried it? Drop a comment below and tell me what you think! And if you’re building a spread, check out my air fryer shrimp or teriyaki tofu bites next.
