Description
These Crispy Salmon Bites are a delightful seafood dish cooked to perfection in an air fryer. Enjoy tender, flavorful salmon with a crispy exterior in just minutes. A healthy and gluten-free main course that’s perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites:
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Serving:
- lemon wedges and fresh herbs for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Season Salmon: Toss salmon cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Sprinkle cornstarch over the salmon and toss to coat.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Arrange salmon in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 7–9 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.
Notes
- For added flavor, serve with a dipping sauce like spicy mayo or herbed yogurt.
- You can swap smoked paprika for Cajun seasoning for a spicier twist.
- Avoid overcooking to keep the salmon tender inside.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
