Description
Savor the delightful flavor of Air Fryer Salmon Bites, featuring tender salmon coated with spices and cooked to perfection. This quick, healthy dish is ideal for a busy weeknight dinner, elevating your meals with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds salmon fillets boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Chili crisp oil (optional) for drizzling
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional) for garnish
- Sliced green onion (optional) for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the salmon pieces with olive oil and toss until evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, blend cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and brown sugar. Sprinkle this mixture over the salmon and toss gently until well coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for proper cooking.
- Arrange the salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure not to crowd them; cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry the salmon for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the salmon from the air fryer and drizzle with chili crisp oil if desired.
- Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, and over rice if preferred.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the salmon pieces for 30 minutes before seasoning if time allows.
Ensure the air fryer is preheated to achieve the best texture and prevent sticking.
Feel free to adjust the seasoning levels according to personal taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg