Description
Crispy air fryer salmon bites deliver a restaurant-quality appetizer packed with bold flavors and perfect texture. Seasoned with herbs and spices, these bite-sized morsels will satisfy seafood enthusiasts and provide a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 lb (454 g) salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Seasoning: Blend olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a mixing bowl, thoroughly coating salmon cubes to ensure each piece is evenly and generously seasoned.
- Preheating: Configure air fryer to 400F (200C) and allow 3 minutes of warming to establish an ideal cooking environment for crispy exterior and tender interior.
- Arrangement: Position seasoned salmon cubes in a single, spacious layer within the air fryer basket, guaranteeing maximum air circulation and preventing overcrowding.
- Cooking Process: Roast salmon bites for 6-8 minutes, midway interrupting with a gentle basket shake to promote uniform browning and consistent texture, watching for golden-brown edges and flaky consistency.
- Presentation: Transfer sizzling salmon bites to a serving dish, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and accompanying with bright lemon wedges to enhance visual appeal and provide optional citrus zest.
Notes
- Prevent Overcrowding: Spread salmon cubes in a single layer to ensure crispy edges and even cooking, avoiding steaming or uneven browning.
- Check Salmon Quality: Select fresh, high-quality salmon with minimal skin and bones for the best texture and flavor in your bites.
- Adjust Cooking Time: Salmon thickness impacts cooking duration; thicker pieces might require an extra 1-2 minutes, while thinner cuts need less time to prevent drying.
- Customize Seasoning: Experiment with alternative spice blends like cajun, Mediterranean, or Asian-inspired mixes to transform the flavor profile while maintaining the core cooking technique.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg