Description
Elevate your dinner experience with these Air Fryer Salmon Bites, a quick and satisfying dish that brings together crispy texture and tender, flaky salmon. Perfect as a weeknight meal or an impressive appetizer for gatherings, these bites are not only delicious but also healthy, thanks to the omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon. With minimal prep and cooking time, you can enjoy guilt-free indulgence in just under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillets (fresh or thawed from frozen)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch cubes).
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the salmon pieces in the marinade until evenly coated; let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Arrange the salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg