Description
Air Fryer Salmon Bites are a delightful, quick meal featuring tender salmon seasoned with spices. Perfect for a healthy dinner or a tasty appetizer, these bites are easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds salmon fillets boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- Chili crisp oil (optional) for drizzling
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional) for garnish
- Sliced green onion (optional) for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the salmon pieces. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and brown sugar. Sprinkle this mixture over the salmon and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the salmon is golden and cooked through.
- Remove the salmon bites from the air fryer. Drizzle with chili crisp oil, if desired.
- Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, and over rice if desired.
Notes
Ensure the salmon is cut into uniform bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
Feel free to adjust the spices according to your preference for heat.
These bites can be served as an appetizer or main dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg