🍤 Air-Fried Sesame Crusted Salmon Bites 🇯🇵 (Lunch)

In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Toss the salmon cubes gently in the mixture until every side is glossy and lightly infused with the aromatics.

In a shallow bowl, mix the white and black sesame seeds together. Dredge each marinated salmon cube through the seeds, pressing firmly so the matrix clings securely to the fish, forming a complete crust on all six sides.

Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Arrange the crusted salmon bites in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they don’t crowd each other. Air fry for 5–6 minutes without flipping. The high heat flash-cooks the fish rapidly, ensuring the interior doesn’t dry out.

Carefully lift the sizzling bites from the basket. The seeds will have formed a totally rigid, crackling shell. Serve immediately over a bed of cool cucumber ribbons or rice, drizzled with the sweet, fiery sriracha honey sauce for a breathtaking finish!