📋15 Minutes Juicy Air Fryer Salmon Bites
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.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 191kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 601mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 564IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg