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If you’re looking for a quick lunch or a simple dinner, then these air fryer maple tahini salmon bites will be a repeat favorite in your household. The sweet and savoury flavors create the perfect balance to this dish, which also happens to be packed with protein and omega-3, making it very nutritious, too!
ingredients
Salmon
Maple Tahini Sauce
To serve
directions
![Ingredients for air fryer maple salmon tahini bites](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/air-fryer-maple-tahini-salmon-bites-ingredients.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Season the salmon cubes with sea salt, black pepper, onion powder and olive oil.
![Raw salmon pieces in a bowl](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/air-fryer-maple-tahini-salmon-bites-1.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Make the maple tahini sauce by combining tahini, maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper and water using a whisk. Reserve about a tablespoon of the sauce to drizzle on the salmon later, then coat the salmon cubes with the maple tahini sauce.
![Maple tahini sauce in a bowl](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/air-fryer-maple-tahini-salmon-bites-2.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Preheat air fryer to 400°F and spray the basket with a dash of olive oil to prevent sticking. Air fry the salmon for 5-7 minutes.
Transfer the salmon bites to a plate and top with leftover maple tahini sauce, sesame seeds and scallions.
![Maple tahini salmon bites on a plate](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/air-fryer-maple-tahini-salmon-bites-3.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Serve with rice or side of choice.
![Air fryer maple tahini salmon bites on a bed of rice](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/air-fryer-maple-tahini-salmon-bites-4.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)