Crispy, juicy air fryer salmon bites are a quick, healthy dinner that comes together in 15 minutes. A perfect weekday air fryer recipe when you are looking for something flavorful with minimal effort. Try it once, and you’ll keep it on the repeat menu list.
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Why This Recipe Works?
- Fast and fuss-free. It’s quick to prepare and cooks in 15 minutes.
- Easy healthy dinner. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, quick side or as a fun appetiser.
- Keep it on repeat.
- Bold flavors. Bursting with flavors and packed with nutrition.
- Crispy outside, Tender inside. With minimal oil, you’ll get a crispy exterior and a juicy, flaky interior.
Ingredients
- Salmon Fillet – Fresh salmon is best, it’s leaner, dense in omega-3 fatty acids and gives a tender, flaky texture. I used skinless salmon fillet and cut it into 1-inch cubes. Use any salmon that you like – Atlantic, Norwegian, King, Sockeye.
- Oil – use olive oil or avocado oil. Oil helps the seasoning stick to the salmon cubes.
- Spices – Onion powder, garlic powder, chilli powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar and salt-pepper.
- Corn flour – for binding the spices.
Additions & Substitutions
- Adjust the amount of spices or swap to the seasoning of your liking. You can use lemon-pepper seasoning, or the Asian way – sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger and garlic. Cajun seasoning for smoky, spicy, bold flavour.
- Try seasoning salt for a simple savory flavors salmon bites.
- Swap protein. If you don’t have salmon, swap it with cod, shrimp, or boneless chicken cubes.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Preheat the air fryer at 200°C. Line the air fryer with air fryer liners.
Step 1: Cut salmon fillets into 1-inch cubes.
Step 2: Pat salmon fillets with a dry paper towel to remove excess moisture. Don’t skip this step, less moisture = crispier salmon outer.
Step 3: Place salmon cubes into a wide bowl. Add all the seasoning.
Step 4: Mix until coated. Toss to coat all salmon cubes well in the spices.
Step 5: Arrange salmon cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; leave some space between each piece. This is crucial to get a crispy salmon outer.
Step 6: Cook in an air fryer at 200°C for 5-8 minutes, flipping each piece halfway through to ensure it cooks evenly and is crisp on both sides.
Step 7: Cook until salmon is opaque and flakes easily when cut.
Step 8: Jo’s Tip: Air fryer salmon bites taste great with Bang Bang sauce. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chilli sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar and pepper.
Serve salmon bites cooked in an air fryer with jasmine rice, with bang bang sauce drizzled over salmon bites. Add a fried egg along with cucumber slices or sauteed broccoli as a side.
Serving Suggestions for Salmon Bites Air Fryer
Side, for a light, healthy meal. Pair it with jasmine rice along with a simple chopped green salad. Add a lime wedge to brighten the flavours. Drizzle some Bang Bang Sauce or Boom Boom Sauce over the salmon cubes, sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve.
Fun appetiser. Serve crispy salmon bites in a bowl, with creamy Bang Bang sauce on the side.
Tips for Success
- Use fresh salmon for the best texture and taste.
- Don’t slice salmon too small. 1-inch cubes are the perfect size.
- Marinate salmon overnight in the refrigerator or for a few hours for a deeper flavor.
- Lightly brush or spray oil over salmon for a crispy golden outer.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Arrange salmon in a single layer, leaving space between. This ensures the best texture.
- Adjust cooking time depending on the size. Cook salmon for 5-8 minutes at 200°C, depending on the size of the cubes.
- Don’t overcook salmon. For crispy, juicier salmon, cook until salmon is opaque and flakes easily when cut.
- Use a liner. Use a parchment paper or an air fryer liner for each clean up.
Recipe FAQs
Use any salmon that you like – Atlantic, Norwegian, King, Sockeye.
Yes, you can. Make sure to thaw completely overnight in the refrigerator, and pat it dry before adding seasoning.
If you don’t have salmon, swap it with cod, shrimp, or boneless chicken cubes.
Yes, flip salmon bites once in between the cook time so they cook evenly and crisp on both sides.
Cook salmon for 5-8 minutes at 200°C, depending on the size of the cubes.
Yes, you can bake it at 200°C for 8-12 minutes.
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📋15 Minutes Juicy Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet skinless fillet chopped into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon corn flour
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cut salmon fillets into 1-inch cubes. Pat salmon fillets with a dry paper towel to remove excess moisture. Don’t skip this step, less moisture = crispier salmon outer.
- Preheat the air fryer at 200°C. Line the air fryer with air fryer liners.
- Place salmon cubes into a wide bowl. Add all the seasoning.
- Mix until coated. Toss to coat all salmon cubes well in the spices.
- Arrange salmon cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; leave some space between each piece. This is crucial to get a crispy salmon outer.
- Cook in an air fryer at 200°C for 5-8 minutes, flipping each piece halfway through to ensure it cooks evenly and is crisp on both sides. Cook until salmon is opaque and flakes easily when cut.
- Jo’s Tip: Air fryer salmon bites taste great with Bang Bang sauce. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chilli sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar and pepper.
- Serve salmon bites cooked in an air fryer with jasmine rice, with bang bang sauce drizzled over salmon bites. Add a fried egg along with cucumber slices or sauteed broccoli on the side.
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Notes
- Use fresh salmon for the best texture and taste.
- Don’t slice salmon too small. 1-inch cubes are the perfect size.
- Marinate salmon overnight in the refrigerator or for a few hours for a deeper flavor.
- Lightly brush or spray oil over salmon for a crispy golden outer.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Arrange salmon in a single layer, leaving space between. This ensures the best texture.
- Adjust cooking time depending on the size. Cook salmon for 5-8 minutes at 200°C, depending on the size of the cubes.
- Don’t overcook salmon. For crispy, juicier salmon, cook until salmon is opaque and flakes easily when cut.
- Use a liner. Use a parchment paper or an air fryer liner for each clean up.
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Created by Jyothi Rajesh
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I’m Jyothi Rajesh (Jo for short) and I’m the founder of the food blog, Curry Trail where I share my culinary Adventures. I live in Bangalore, India. I’m a mom of two beautiful kids. My passion is creating and sharing delicious and easy recipes for the home cook. I have been blogging since 2014 and many of my recipes have appeared in both online and print publications over the years. Learn more about Jyothi Rajesh.
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