Description

These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are perfectly seasoned, tender, and crispy bites of salmon cooked quickly in the air fryer. Coated with a flavorful blend of paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and thyme, they offer a deliciously healthy and easy-to-make snack or appetizer, served with zesty lemon wedges and spicy mayo for dipping.

Ingredients

Scale

Salmon Bites

2 pounds skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

For Serving

Lemon wedges
Spicy mayo (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F and allow it to preheat fully to ensure the salmon bites cook evenly and develop a crispy exterior.
Season Salmon Cubes: In a large bowl, gently toss the salmon cubes with olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper until all pieces are well coated.
Air Fry the Salmon: Arrange the salmon cubes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket making sure they are not touching each other. Cook for 7-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to brown all sides evenly, until the salmon is cooked through and golden on the outside.
Serve: Remove the salmon bites carefully from the air fryer. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and a side of spicy mayo for dipping.

Notes

Cut salmon into uniform 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure crispiness and proper cooking.
Spicy mayo can be made by mixing mayonnaise with sriracha or your favorite hot sauce to taste.
Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the air fryer brand and size.
You can substitute fresh herbs like thyme with dried oregano or dill if preferred.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

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