Air Fryer Salmon Bites

I’ll share time, temperature, and all my pro tips to make crispy salmon bites in the air fryer.

Salmon Bites in the Air Fryer 

With baked salmon in my top list of favorite proteins to serve nutritious meals, I think these air fryer salmon bites are just about to get their own well-deserved place on the podium. It’s just as easy as making air fryer salmon fillets, but more versatile!

Instead of serving salmon fillets with a side, you can use these delicious salmon pieces to kick up protein in salads, pasta, and everything in between. Plus: bite-sized food is always more fun and easier to eat!

I’m all about effortless meals, so my air fryer and I have become BFF. I mean, this healthy recipe takes 10 minutes to cube the salmon and 10 minutes of cooking. And clean-up is a breeze. That’s 100% a win for me, my friends!

Seasoning Salmon Bites 

You can season these salmon bites with your favorite herbs and spices. For this recipe, I love using my delicious salmon seasoning. Other tasty options are blackened seasoning and Cajun seasoning.

How to Make Air Fryer Salmon Bites 

Once you make this recipe, you’ll become a fan of these air fryer salmon bites! It’s super simple, so here you’ll find the steps and tricks for success:

1. Prep the salmon
   Cube the salmon fillets into even pieces so they cook at the same time.
2. Prep the seasoning
   If you’re using my homemade salmon seasoning, mix the herbs and spices in a small bowl.
3. Season the salmon
   Coat the salmon bites with oil and then sprinkle the seasoning. Don’t skip the oil; it helps the seasonings stick to the meat while it adds a crispy texture.
4. Before cooking!
   Spray the air fryer basket or use air fryer liners to keep the salmon from sticking. You also want to place the salmon bites in a row, allowing some room between pieces so the air flows. 
5. Cook
   Now cook the salmon pieces for 6 to 7 minutes, turning them halfway through.

Serving Salmon Bites 

What I love about these salmon bites is that I can use them to build many different meals, from tacos to salmon pasta! They are also a great protein addition for salads, roasted veggies, or over a rice bowl. You can even eat them on their own with a delicious dressing. Epic!

Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 20 minutes mins

A simple recipe for air fryer salmon bites that turns out delicious, evenly cooked, and with a perfect texture.

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Ingredients

For the salmon bites:

• 4 skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 ½ tablespoons salmon seasoning*
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Salmon Seasoning:

• 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder, or granulated
• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons oregano
• 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Prep:

• On a large cutting board, cube the salmon pieces. Transfer them into a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, combine the salmon seasoning spices and set aside.

Season the salmon:

• Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and toss to coat the salmon pieces. This helps the seasoning stick and gives the salmon a crisp outer texture.
• Sprinkle the seasoning over the salmon and toss to coat.

Cook:

• Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400F. Once the air fryer is preheated, spray the air fryer basket -or use an air fryer liner.
• Arrange the salmon pieces in one row, allowing some room between each piece for the air to flow.
• Cook at 400°F for 6 to 7 minutes, stopping halfway through cooking to turn the salmon pieces over using kitchen tongs.

Equipment

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Air Fryer Liners

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 882mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 451IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg