Description
These Best Damn Air Fryer Salmon Bites are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner option, these bite-sized salmon pieces are seasoned with a blend of spices and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Serve them with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of parsley for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites:
- 1 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper or black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional:
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (for glaze)
- lemon wedges and chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
- Toss Salmon: In a large bowl, coat salmon bites with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon pepper, and salt.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Cook Salmon: Arrange salmon in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 7–9 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crispy and cooked through.
- Optional Glaze: If desired, brush with honey or maple syrup in the last 1–2 minutes of cooking.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with lemon wedges and parsley.
Notes
- Great served over rice, salad, or in tacos.
- For a spicy kick, add cayenne to the seasoning mix or drizzle with hot honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/4 lb
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
