Description
Discover the delight of Air Fryer Salmon Bites, a quick and healthy dish perfect for family dinners or meal prep. These tender salmon pieces are coated in a sweet-spicy rub, then air-fried to achieve a crispy exterior while keeping the inside flaky and moist. Whether served over rice with a drizzle of hot honey, wrapped in soft tortillas, or tossed into fresh salads, these bites will elevate any meal. Enjoy them as an appetizer or main dish that pleases both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds salmon (skin removed)
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into uniform 1-inch cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380° F.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salmon cubes and gently toss to coat.
- Gradually sprinkle the spice rub over the salmon while tossing to ensure even coverage.
- Arrange salmon pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 6-7 minutes until flaky.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg