Air Fryer Salmon Bites

White plate with serving of salmon bites, with slices of lemon tucked in.

5 from 1 vote

This air fryer salmon bites recipe is a breeze to make and packed with big flavor! Tender, flaky and moist bites of salmon cook in less than 10 minutes for a quick and easy lunch or weeknight dinner.

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time13

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Carb

Servings:

Calories: 196kcal

Author: Farrukh Aziz

Ingredients

1 pound salmon fillet cut into bites 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
1½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon oregano
¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper or as needed

Instructions

Preheat air fryer at 400℉ (3 minutes is default for the model I use).
Place 1 pound salmon fillet cubes in a large mixing bowl along with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and z1 teaspoon lemon zest.
Now, add all the seasonings - ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, 1½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon oregano, ¾ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper.
Gently toss the salmon cubes and seasonings together to combine well.
Place the coated salmon cubes into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Air fry for about 7-8 minutes or until flaky and cooked through. There is no need to flip or shake halfway through, but no harm if you do it.
Garnish with your favorite topping / sides and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Chill the salmon before slicing to make clean knife cuts.
Cut the salmon into even bite sizes so they cook evenly in the air fryer.
Don't overcrowd the basket. Keep the bites in a single layer without touching. Work in batches if needed!
Rest the cooked bites for 5 mins before serving. This lets the juices redistribute throughout the meat.
These salmon bites keep well n sealed container for 3 days and in the freezer up to 2 months.

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