Description
These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are bursting with flavor and offer a simple, healthy option for a quick dinner. With juicy salmon and a zesty spice blend, they’re perfect for a satisfying meal or snack.
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, combine the salmon pieces and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat evenly.
- Mix cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture over the salmon and gently toss until well coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- Remove salmon bites from the air fryer and drizzle with chili crisp oil if using.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For a spicier kick, adjust the chili powder to your taste.
These salmon bites are great over rice or in a salad for a complete meal.
Feel free to serve them with a dipping sauce for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg