Here’s a quick, flavorful, and healthy recipe for Delicious Air Fryer Salmon Bites — crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor. Perfect as a main dish, salad topper, or protein-packed snack!
🐟 Air Fryer Salmon Bites
🧾 Ingredients:
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1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
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1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika (or smoked paprika)
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional, for a kick)
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Fresh lemon wedges, for serving
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Chopped green onions or sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Marinate the salmon:
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In a bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Add salmon bites and toss gently to coat. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes (or skip for quicker prep).
2. Preheat air fryer:
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Set air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat for a few minutes.
3. Air fry:
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Place salmon cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd.
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Cook for 7–9 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy on the edges and just cooked through inside.
4. Serve:
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Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon.
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Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or a drizzle of spicy mayo.
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
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Over jasmine or coconut rice
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In lettuce wraps or tacos
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With steamed veggies or a cucumber salad
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Tossed into a poke bowl or grain bowl
🔄 Flavor Variations:
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Asian-style: Add ginger and sesame oil to the marinade.
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Cajun-spiced: Use Cajun seasoning instead of garlic/paprika.
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Sweet chili glaze: Toss in Thai sweet chili sauce after cooking.