Air Fryer Salmon Bites
These air fryer salmon bites are quick, juicy, and packed with flavor. An easy high-protein recipe perfect for dinner, rice bowls, salads, or meal prep.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Tongs
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Optional
- chopped parsley
- lemon wedges
- hot honey drizzle
- red pepper flakes
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryerPreheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Prep the salmonPat the salmon dry with paper towels, remove the skin if needed, and cut into even bite-sized cubes.
- Season the salmon bitesToss the salmon pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
- Air fry the salmon bitesPlace the salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, shaking gently halfway through, until the salmon is lightly golden and cooked through.
- ServeServe immediately with lemon, parsley, sesame seeds, or a light drizzle of hot honey if desired.
Notes
- Cut the salmon into even pieces so it cooks at the same rate.
- Do not overcrowd the basket or the salmon bites may steam.
- Salmon cooks quickly, so start checking early if the pieces are small.
- These work especially well in rice bowls, salads, or wraps.
