Crispy air fryer salmon bites! You can quickly prepare these delicious and juicy air fryer salmon bites as dinner or an appetizer. These salmon chunks will make the ideal quick and wholesome entrée, snack, or starter! You only need a few ingredients to make. A delicious salmon recipe for an easy weeknight dinner.
Easy air fryer salmon bites can be prepared by combining simple ingredients to get the best results. Massage the salmon with the mixture and bake in the air fryer. You can either bake or grill it in the oven depending on your preference, but the cooking time will increase.
How long to cook salmon bites in the air fryer? The size of your air fryer, the thickness of the fish, and the cooking temperature will all affect how long the fish takes to cook.
Air Fryer Salmon Bites Recipe
Salmon lovers! Making these air fryer salmon bites is incredibly easy and anyone can do it! Plus, it's fail-proof and can be on your dinner table in no time.
One important step in the recipe is removing the salmon skin, but you can skip this extra task by purchasing skinless salmon fillets.
You can remove the skin on the salmon by placing the salmon fillet on a flat cutting board with the flesh side up. Then, run your knife at an angle slightly down along the top of the skin to detach it from the flesh.
Slowly but firmly run your knife through the skin avoiding the flesh (you should only scrape through the fish and not cut into it). Gently, grip the skin by its edge and pull away steadily.
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Ingredients
Salmon filet
Oil - canola, olive oil, or vegetable oil.
Air fryer temperature varies depending on size, make, and model. My delicious cravings recipe time is subject to a preheated air fryer. If you are trying this recipe for the first time, deduct 2 minutes from the cooking time and increase it if needed to allow the food to cook evenly.
How to Cook Salmon Bites in an Air Fryer
Cut salmon into bite-sized pieces.
Preheat your air fryer for 2 minutes at 200C/400F.
Add the fish seasoning mix to the salmon pieces and toss to coat. Drizzle the oil over the bite-sized salmon pieces and toss until fully coated.
Pour the seasoned salmon bites in a single layer into the air fryer basket. Air fry salmon bites between 8-10 minutes at 180C/360F, flipping the salmon halfway through cooking until the fish is cooked through, and golden brown.
Serve and enjoy air fryer salmon bites with your favorite dipping sauce!
How to Store and Reheat Salmon Bites
You can store cooked salmon bites in the fridge or freezer.
Fridge - store leftover salmon in an airtight container and keep for up to 5 days.
Freezer - store for up to 3 months.
How to reheat
Pour salmon pieces into the air fryer basket and reheat for 3-5 minutes at 160C/320F. This could take longer if cooking from frozen.
In the microwave – warm for 30 – 45 seconds or till hot.
Tips
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Give them some room so that the hot air can circulate between them and cook them all equally.
- Before eating, make sure the salmon is thoroughly cooked; avoid overcooking it.
- You can use any seasoning of your choice. The seasoning mixture can be altered to your preferences. To get a different flavor, add thyme, chili powder, or garlic powder.
- Cut the salmon into consistent portions to ensure that the salmon cooks evenly.
Recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 450 g salmon fillets about 1 lb
- 2 tablespoons fish seasoning
- 1 tablespoon oil canola, olive oil or vegetable oil.
Instructions
- Cut salmon into bite-sized pieces.Preheat your air fryer for 2 minutes at 200C/400F.
- Add the fish seasoning mix to the salmon pieces and toss to coat. Drizzle the oil over the salmon and toss until fully coated.
- Pour the seasoned salmon bites in a single layer into the air fryer basket. Air fry the salmon bites between 8-10 minutes at 180C/360F, flipping the salmon halfway through cooking until the fish is cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
- Serve and enjoy air fryer salmon bites with your favourite sauce!
Notes
Nutrition
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Air Fryer Salmon Recipes
Sarah P says
This recipe was so simple to make and tasted like it took hours to prepare. The flavors were amazing and the texture was just perfect. I will definitely be trying this recipe again soon.