Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Tender and juicy and just crispy enough to make them delightful, air fryer salmon bites are destined to become a new favorite! They're perfectly seasoned for adding to salads, meal bowls, pasta, or just devouring as is.
Servings: 2 as main dish
Ingredients
- 12 ounces salmon, skin removed (see note)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (If you prefer less smoked flavor, use ½ teaspoon or use regular paprika)
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- If salmon has skin on, with a sharp knife, carefully remove the skin. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and cut it into 1-inch cubes, as evenly as possible.12 ounces salmon, skin removed
- In a shallow bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, pepper, and salt.1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves, ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Add the salmon bites to the spice rub and stir to coat the salmon well with the spice mixture.
- Place the seasoned salmon bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between each piece.
- Air fry at 400°F for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the salmon is cooked through and has a golden brown exterior (see note).
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Notes
- Thick cut center fillets work better than thin end pieces. This recipe has enough seasoning for up to 16 oz. of salmon.
- The number of servings you get from this recipe will vary depending on how much salmon you like to eat and whether you’re serving this as a main dish or an appetizer. Nutrition information is based on 2 main dish (6 ounce) servings.
- The salmon should be fully cooked (145ºF internal temperature) in 6 to 8 minutes at 400ºF but that depends somewhat on the thickness of the pieces. If you like your salmon more rare, adjust cooking time down slightly.
- Enjoy salmon bites as a main dish, as an appetizer (serve with a dipping sauce of your choice), or on top of a rice bowl or a salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 6oz. | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 660mg | Potassium: 901mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 573IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
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