Description
These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are a quick, flavorful, and healthy appetizer or main dish perfect for any occasion. Tender salmon cubes are seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and seasoning salt, then air fried to crispy perfection. Serve them with homemade bang bang sauce, cooked rice, avocado, and scallions for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites
- 1 pound salmon (about 1″ thick), skin on or removed
- Olive oil spray, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Serving Suggestions
- Bang Bang Sauce, to taste
- Cooked rice, to taste
- Avocado, sliced, to taste
- Scallions, sliced, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Bang Bang Sauce and Sides: If you’re planning to serve the salmon bites with bang bang sauce and accompaniments such as rice, avocado, and scallions, prepare them in advance to save time.
- Cut the Salmon: Using a sharp knife, cut the salmon into 1-inch cubes. You may remove the skin before cutting if preferred; otherwise, leave it on for a crispy texture after air frying.
- Season the Salmon: Place the salmon cubes in a bowl and toss them evenly with seasoning salt, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until all pieces are well coated.
- Prepare the Air Fryer: Lightly spray your air fryer basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the salmon cubes in a single layer inside the basket. If necessary, cook in two batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Air Fry the Salmon: Cook the salmon bites at 400°F for 5 to 7 minutes without preheating the air fryer and without flipping the pieces. The salmon is done when cooked through and slightly crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Plate the salmon bites with your choice of cooked rice, avocado slices, scallions, and plenty of bang bang sauce for a flavorful and complete meal or appetizer.
Notes
- You can leave the skin on the salmon for extra crispiness or remove it if preferred.
- If cooking in batches, keep cooked salmon warm in a low oven while the next batch cooks.
- Adjust seasoning amounts to taste or substitute with your favorite spice blends.
- Make the bang bang sauce ahead of time to streamline meal preparation.
- Use fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture.
