Description
These air fryer salmon bites are crispy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with warm, cozy spices. A quick, healthy, and family-friendly dinner ready in under 15 minutes with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon wedges
- Spicy mayo or preferred dipping sauce
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F
- Add salmon cubes to a bowl
- Drizzle with olive oil
- Add all spices
- Toss gently to coat
- Place salmon in air fryer in a single layer
- Cook for 7 to 8 minutes
- Shake basket halfway through
- Remove when crispy and cooked through
- Serve with lemon and sauce
Notes
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure crispiness. Cut salmon evenly for consistent cooking. Always use thawed and patted dry salmon. Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model. Reheat in air fryer for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg