These air fryer salmon bites are tender and juicy bite-sized dinners or appetizers you can make in no time. All you need is 4 simple ingredients and 10 minutes of your time. They are the perfect option for a quick and healthy dinner, snack, or even appetizer! It is perfect for entertaining.
Air fryer Salmon bites recipe
This air fryer salmon bite is unbelievably effortless to make, anyone can do it! Furthermore, it's fail-proof and can be ready for your dinner table in no time. One of the key steps in making this recipe is removing the skin of the salmon. However, this extra chore can be avoided if you buy a skinless one.
I seasoned the fish bites with spices and herbs that complement the salmon so deliciously, (smoked paprika, dill, and thyme). But feel free to use whichever blend or individual ingredients your taste buds crave! Try my fish seasoning or Peri peri seasoning.
After I air-fried these little fish pieces to perfection, I tossed in my homemade lemon butter caper sauce (recipe coming soon). It was good that it was not too overwhelming but just enough to enhance the salmon flavor. The whole dish tasted like something you would get in a fancy restaurant.
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What you will need
You will need the following handful of ingredients for this recipe
Salmon fillets or sides: I used fresh salmon but you can also use a frozen one, just make sure it is completely thawed before cooking for a better result.
Smoked paprika: sub with sweet paprika
Dried dillweed
Dried thyme
Garlic granules: sub with garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
How to remove salmon skin
Here is a quick overview of how to remove the skin on salmon. Start by placing the salmon fillet on a flat cutting board flesh side up. Run your knife at an angle slightly down along the top of the skin to detach it from the flesh.
Then, slowly but firmly run the knife all the way through the skin avoiding the flesh (you should only scrape through the fish and not cut into it). Whilst you are doing this, make sure you are gripping the skin by its edge and pulling away in one steady motion.
How to cook salmon bites in air fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F for 3 minutes.
In a bowl add, salmon cubes, olive oil, dillweed, thyme, smoked paprika salt, and black pepper and mix to combine.
Transfer the seasoned salmon to the preheated air fryer basket and spread it out in a single layer.
Air fry the salmon bites for 5-7 minutes shaking the air fryer basket halfway through so that it cooks evenly and cooked through.
Transfer the fish to a serving bowl, toss in your favorite sauce and enjoy!
How long to cook salmon bites in air fryer
This will depend on the size of the salmon cubes and the temperature it is cooked. If cooked at a high temperature, it will cook faster than when cooked at a low temperature. Generally, you should air fry the salmon bites for 5-7 minutes at 200C/400F or until they are thoroughly cooked. The internal temperature should be checked with an instant-read thermometer, it should register at least 50C/125F.
What to eat with salmon bites
You can serve these deliciously home cooked salmon bites as a main dish or side. Serve it with garlic butter rice, jollof rice, olive oil pasta, and many more. swap shredded chicken for salmon and make salmon tacos on any day of the week you want.
They pair wonderfully well with cooked or raw veggie sides such as sauteed broccoli or broccolini, carrots, and salad. And of course, don't forget to serve a sauce on the side such as creamy dill sauce, lemon butter sauce, or lemon butter caper sauce. It will add an extra burst of flavor!
How to store
These air fryer salmon bites can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
It can also be frozen and enjoyed later. If you are freezing them, make sure they are completely cooled. Lay them out on a parchment-lined baking sheet and flash freeze until solid then transfer them to a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to three months.
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Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillets or sides skin removed and cut into similar bite sizes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried dillweed
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F for 3 minutes
- In a bowl add, salmon cubes, olive oil, dillweed, thyme, smoked paprika salt, and black pepper and mix to combine.
- Transfer the seasoned salmon to the preheated air fryer basket and spread it out in a single layer.
- Air fry the salmon bites for 5-7 minutes shaking the air fryer basket halfway through so that it cooks evenly and cooked through
- Transfer the fish to a serving bowl, toss in your favorite sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.
There you have it, simple and flavorful air fryer fish recipe that you can make at home under 20 minutes. As always, if you made this recipe, I would love to hear from you! Kindly rate the recipe 5 star and leave me feedback in the comment section below. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and save it away to your Pinterest. Please subscribe to the blog if you haven’t for free new recipes in your inbox
Michelle says
Made this tonight, so quick to make and it was delicious. My family and I had it in tacos, it was so good. Thank you for the easy recipe.