These healthy Air Fryer Salmon Bites are almost TOO easy! In less than 15 minutes, these crispy bite-size salmon pieces can be ready on the table. These can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, salad topping, or as an entree. This is a great option for meal prep, since reheating takes less than 5 minutes. If you are a fan of quick and easy salmon dishes, this recipe is perfect for you.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Air Fryer Salmon Bites require less than 5 ingredients and less than 15 minutes!
- These make a great snack, appetizer, entree, or salad topping.
- Customizations can be made easily by swapping for your seasoning-of-choice.
- Check out Air Fryer Steak Bites, too– overall the same concept as this recipe, but with steak.
- This recipe is naturally paleo, grain free, gluten free, dairy free, soy free, nut free, flourless, low carb, and refined sugar free.
- If you would rather get this recipe delivered right to your front door, check out my Pittsburgh-based paleo meal prep menu. We deliver dishes like this and so many other yummy snacks!
Ingredients
- Salmon- Any kind of salmon works. If it has skin, be sure to slice it off prior to cutting the salmon into bite-size pieces. I love to get meat and seafood products from Butcher Box! It is high quality and gets delivered right to your front door. Use my Butcher Box link to get free meat with your order.
- Cajun seasoning- Seasons the salmon perfectly, with just a bit of spice. Cajun seasoning is usually a blend of paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, pepper, and oregano. If you are not a fan of cajun seasoning, feel free to use your favorite spice blend– anything will be delicious.
- Olive oil- Holds the seasoning to the salmon. This also greases the air fryer so that the salmon pieces don’t stick! Avocado oil would work as well.
- Lemon- Brightens the flavor. This is optional, but a little spritz of fresh lemon on these salmon bites is amazing.
How To Make
- Step 1
- Cut the salmon into 2-inch bite-size pieces.
- Step 2
- Coat the salmon with olive oil and cajun season. Toss so it is evenly coated.
- Step 3
- Spray your air fryer with cooking oil spray and place the salmon chunks into the air fryer.
- Step 4
- Cook at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
Recipe FAQ’s
- Leftovers
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. You may reheat in the air fryer, at 400 degrees F for 1-2 minutes.
- What To Serve It With
- These are great as a snack or appetizer. You can use a dipping sauce, such as Lemon Dill Aioli. These would also make a great salad topping– takes a basic salad to the next level!
- Why I Love Salmon
- Salmon is a great source of protein, healthy fats, and various essential vitamins and minerals. In addition, salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure.
- My Favorite Air Fryer
- I have a Ninja Air Fryer. I use it all the time– for cooking meats, reheating dishes, and more!
- Best Seasoning
- Cajun seasoning is generally a blend of paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, pepper, and oregano. It is a mild-medium seasoning; it has some heat to it but is not overpowering.
Chef’s Tips
- Overcooked salmon becomes very dry, so you won’t want to overcook these. The best way you can tell is salmon is done is by temping it with a meat thermometer. Salmon should temp at 145 degrees F with a meat thermometer.
- I love throwing Air Fryer Salmon Bites on some mixed greens, with assorted veggies, and some Whole30 Ranch!
If you like this recipe you will LOVE
- Whole30 Salmon Cakes with Dill Aioli
- Air Fryer Steak Bites
- Air Fryer Pork Belly
- Shredded Lemon Dill Salmon Salad
- Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer
If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna
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Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Servings 4 people
203kcal
Cost $7
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp cajun seasoning
Optional
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into 2-inch bite-size pieces.
- Coat the salmon with olive oil and cajun season. Toss so it is evenly coated.
- Spray your air fryer with cooking oil spray and place the salmon chunks into the air fryer.
- Cook at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna
Flavorful and crispy bite-size salmon pieces
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 544IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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