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Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites with Pineapple
Sweet and savory teriyaki salmon bites, interspersed with chunks of pineapple, make for a quick, flavorful, and kid-friendly air fryer dinner.
Prep 15 min
Cook 8 min
Total 23 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — For the Salmon Bites
- 1.5 lbs salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (about 1-inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare Marinade
In a medium bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
- 2
Marinate Salmon and Pineapple
Add the salmon cubes and pineapple chunks to the marinade. Gently toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes (or up to 30 minutes).
- 3
Air Fry
Arrange the marinated salmon and pineapple pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
- 4
Serve
Serve the teriyaki salmon bites and pineapple immediately. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired. Pairs well with rice or quinoa.
Nutrition per serving: 360 cal · 35g protein · 18g carbs · 17g fat