If you have an air fryer, MAKE THIS!
If you have an air fryer, MAKE THIS! is a easy Japanese recipe that serves 4. 260 calories per serving. Recipe by TIFFYCOOKS on YouTube.
Prep: 25 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 50 min
Cost: $11.47 total, $2.87 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb Salmon Fillet (skinless, boneless, cut into 1‑inch cubes)
- 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger (peeled and finely grated)
- 0.5 tsp Salt (kosher or sea salt)
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tbsp Honey (raw or light honey)
- 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce (Chinese oyster sauce)
- 4 tbsp Soy Sauce (low‑sodium, divided between marinade and glaze)
- 2 tbsp Japanese Mayonnaise (Kewpie or similar Japanese mayo)
- 1 tsp Cornstarch (for glaze slurry)
- 2 tbsp Water (plain water for glaze)
Instructions
Cut Salmon
Place the salmon on a cutting board and cut into bite‑size cubes about 1 inch each.
Time: PT5M
Make the Marinade
In a small mixing bowl combine grated ginger, salt, pepper, honey, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and Japanese mayo. Stir until smooth.
Time: PT5M
Marinate Salmon
Add the salmon cubes to the bowl, toss to coat evenly, then let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Time: PT20M
Air Fry Salmon
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F. Arrange the marinated salmon in a single layer in the basket, avoiding overlap. Air fry for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Time: PT12M
Temperature: 380°F
Prepare Glaze (Optional)
In a small saucepan combine soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, cooking 2–3 minutes. In a separate cup whisk cornstarch with a little cold water, then stir into the simmering sauce. Cook another minute until thickened.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium
Glaze Salmon (Optional)
Transfer the cooked salmon bites to a serving bowl, drizzle the glaze over, and toss gently to coat.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 260
- Protein
- 22 g
- Carbohydrates
- 5 g
- Fat
- 17 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Dietary info: Pescatarian, Gluten-Free (if using gluten‑free soy sauce), Low‑Carb
Allergens: Fish, Soy, Eggs
Last updated: April 16, 2026








