Air Fryer Salmon Bites (Printable)
Quick, flavorful salmon bites cooked crispy in the air fryer. Enjoy as a healthy snack or main dish.
# Ingredient List:
→ Seafood
01 - 1.1 pounds skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Marinade
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
→ Garnish
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# Steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Mix until evenly blended.
02 - Add the cubed salmon to the bowl. Toss gently to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated with the marinade.
03 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2 minutes.
04 - Place the marinated salmon cubes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
05 - Cook the salmon at 400°F for 7 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until cooked through and lightly crisped on the edges.
06 - Transfer the cooked salmon onto a serving plate. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in under twenty minutes which means dinner or snacks are easy even on a busy day
- Uses simple everyday spices with no complicated steps
- Healthy full of protein and naturally gluten free
- Perfect as a crowd-pleaser appetizer or as a main with your favorite sides
02 -
- High in lean protein to keep you satisfied
- Naturally free of gluten and dairy
- Perfect for meal prep or serving a crowd
03 -
- Shake the basket halfway for perfect browning on all sides
- Buy the freshest salmon you can for truly tender bites
- Do not forget the lemon at the end it wakes up all the flavors