# Crispy Furikake Salmon Bites

Crispy furikake salmon bites turn a cup of leftover rice and a cup of diced salmon into golden air-fried rice balls: mix with furikake until sticky, roll into 4 cm balls, coat in egg and breadcrumbs and air-fry at 180 °C for 15 minutes. A protein-packed snack or bento filler made from leftovers. Makes about 10 bites; serves 3.

- **Prep:** 15 min · **Cook:** 15 min · **Total:** 30 min
- **Servings:** 3
- **Difficulty:** Easy
- **Cuisine:** Asian Fusion
- **Category:** Snacks, Appetizers
- **Video:** [Skip the Sushi Takeout: 5 Crispy Homemade Recipes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cl1CMqZwGCg&t=433s) (recipe starts at 7:13)
- **Recipe page:** https://webspoon.world/recipes/crispy-furikake-salmon-bites/

## Ingredients

- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup salmon (skin off, small cubes)
- 2 tbsp furikake (or chopped nori + sesame seeds)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- breadcrumbs (for coating)

## Instructions

1. Skin the salmon (a quick torch pass loosens it), cut into small cubes and add to the rice.
2. Add the furikake and mix like a dough until the blend is sticky and holds together.
3. Form balls about 4 cm across.
4. Dip each ball in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
5. Air-fry at 180 °C / 350 °F until golden and crisp. _(timer: 15 min)_
6. No air fryer? Bake at 180 °C for 20–25 minutes, flipping once — or deep-fry.

## Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

- Calories: 280
- Protein: 17g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg

## FAQ

### Is the salmon raw inside the balls?

It goes in raw and cooks through: the cubes are small and the balls are only 4 cm across, so 15 minutes at 180 °C cooks the fish while the crumb crust turns golden. Cut one open the first time to check — the salmon should be opaque.

### My balls fall apart — what went wrong?

The rice was probably cold and dry. Slightly warm rice is sticky enough to bind; mix it with the salmon and furikake like a dough until the mass holds together in your hand before you start rolling.

### What can I use instead of furikake?

Chop half a sheet of nori into small flakes and mix it with toasted sesame seeds and a pinch of salt — that's most of what furikake is. A little bonito flake or dried dill also works if you have it.

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Source: [Crispy Furikake Salmon Bites — Webspoon World](https://webspoon.world/recipes/crispy-furikake-salmon-bites/)