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Air Fryer Salmon Bites: Crispy, Flavor-Packed Bites in 18 Minutes

Air Fryer Salmon Bites

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  • Author: Sandra
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 7
  • Total Time: 17
  • Yield: 24 pieces (about 4 servings of 6 pieces each) 1x
  • Category: dinner
  • Method: Air Fry
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High-Protein

Description

Crispy, golden salmon bites tossed in a sweet-spicy spice mix, cooked in an air fryer for a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal. Perfect for snacks, tacos, or grain bowls.


Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp brown sugar


Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C)
In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar
Add salmon cubes and toss to coat evenly
Spread in a single layer in the air fryer basket
Cook for 7 minutes, flipping halfway


Notes

For added crunch, use cornstarch in the spice mix
Serve with avocado lime crema or lemon wedges
For smokers, substitute smoked paprika for paprika
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 salmon bites
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg