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Easy Air Fryer Salmon Bites

My easy air fryer salmon bites are roasted and flaky and served with a simple, savory, and spicy sauce, perfect for dinner or even as an appetizer!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 294kcal
Author: Samantha Erb

Ingredients

  • 1 pound salmon fillets skinless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Sriracha Dip

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ½-1 tablespoon sriracha or ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Cut the salmon into even 1-1.5-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F.
  • Drizzle the oil and lemon juice over the salmon and sprinkle it with the seasoning. Use your hands or a wooden spoon to toss everything together, coating the bites completely.
  • Place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket, air frying them for 7-10 minutes, flipping once until they're fully cooked.
  • While the fish is cooking, combine the mayo, sriracha, lemon juice, and garlic powder in a small mixing bowl and whisk until it's fully combined.

Notes

  • Mix the salmon gently after adding the spices so it doesn't break up the fish.
  • If there’s excess moisture on the salmon, pat it dry with a paper towel before adding the oil and seasonings.
  • Cut the salmon into even 1-inch cubes so everything cooks at the same rate.
  • Arrange the salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket so they cook evenly. Cook in batches if needed.
  • Flip them halfway through cooking for even browning on all sides.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat leftovers in a preheated air fryer at 390 degrees F for 3-4 minutes until they're heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg