These air fryer salmon bites are quick easy and delicious! Make them with a spicy marinade, tik tok famous marinate or seasoning of your choice. Air fryer salmon nuggets will be an easy family favorite for years to come.
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The all-new salmon bites air fryer recipe is the best way to go for a perfectly healthy and delicious meal.
Air fried salmon bites will definitely make a great weeknight dinner and will be ready in less than 10 minutes! If you have leftovers, Reheat Food in Air Fryer is a great resource.
Salmon is one of the most nutritious seafood available in the market. You can make these air fryer salmon bites using a delicious marinade or seasoning of your choice—it’ll surely be a big hit and one I guarantee you’ll love!
Cooking salmon bites in air fryer is the best way to cook them just like other air fryer salmon recipes. You won’t be wasting your time and effort from preparing to cleaning the air fryer.
Easy, quick, and simple: you can never go wrong when using the air fryer! I love to Reheat Pizza in Air Fryer and Reheat Ribs in Air Fryer to get that maximum crisp!
One of the best things about this air fry salmon recipe is that you can pair these up with delicious sides and sauces.
A delicious vegetable is great with this air fryer salmon bites as it perfectly complements the salmon as a side dish.
Overall, these air fryer salmon bites are a must-try recipe and perfect for a busy mom.
Why this recipe works
- Juicy and delicious, all the kids will surely love these air fried salmon bites. They’re not only tasty, but super healthy as well!
- With just simple ingredients and a few steps to follow, you can easily cook salmon in air fryer ninja in just 10 minutes. Clean-up would also be effortless!
- No time to cook? No problem! This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight meal while craving for something delicious.
Ingredients
Salmon
- Salmon: a skinless salmon filet of your choice. Atlantic (farmed) is preferred. You can also use wild salmon (coho, king, sockeye).
Spicy Salmon Marinade
- Garlic: Use freshly minced or pressed garlic.
- Soy Sauce: I recommend low sodium soy sauce for this recipe.
- Brown Sugar: Light or brown sugar.
- Sriracha: You can purchase sriracha online or in the Asian section of your local grocery store.
- Hot Chili Oil: You can use chili oil or chili crisp.
- Ginger (Optional): Fresh minced or pressed ginger.
Alternative to Marinade (Seasonings)
- Oil: Olive oil, canola oil, vegetable or any cooking oil of choice.
- Seasonings of Choice
Seasoning Ideas:
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder and Italian Seasoning
- Other Seasoning Ideas (Mix and Match): Dill, basil, parsley, tarragon, rosemary, sage, bay leaves, thyme, cilantro and fennel.
Blackened Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon smoked or sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- ½ teaspoon basil
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven or air fryer to 400° F.
- Cut salmon into ½ inch uniform cubes. Be sure to remove any pin bones from the salmon and remove the blood line (dark brown strip on salmon).
- Option 1: Prepare spicy salmon marinade by mixing garlic, ginger (optional), soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha and hot chili oil. Mix salmon and spicy salmon marinade in small bowl. Optionally, you can marinate for 5-10 minutes for increased flavor.
- Options 2: Coat salmon cubes in oil of choice. Sprinkle evenly with seasonings of choice.
- Spread salmon evenly in one layer on oven baking sheet or in air fryer basket.
- Cook in oven or air fryer on 400° F for 5-6 minutes or until salmon is fully cooked. Note: Air fryer tends to cook slightly faster than oven.
Tips to cook the perfect air fried salmon nuggets
- When slicing the salmon into small chunks, make sure to cut them evenly to allow the salmon nuggets to cook evenly.
- If you don’t wish to use seasoning or marinade, you can simply use salt and pepper to season the salmon and sprinkle with fresh lemon juice.
- Make sure not to overcook the salmon bites as this can turn the salmon dry.
- If frozen, allow the salmon to rest at room temperature for about 20 minutes, or until fully defrosted, before cooking.
Preheating the air fryer for crispy salmon bites
To achieve perfect a moist and tender salmon, preheating the air fryer is a must. Similar to other air fryer recipes such air fryer chicken bites, always preheat the fryer before placing the salmon nuggets in the fryer basket.
Cooking time and temperature is also important in order to get the best results. To preheat the air fryer, change the air fryer setting to “air fry” and heat for about 5 minutes at 400°F or use the preheat setting.
How to store air fryer salmon bites
Keep any air fried salmon leftovers in an air tight container inside your fridge. You can keep them refrigerated for up to 2 days.
To reheat them, simply preheat the air fryer before placing the salmon chunks in your air fryer and cooking them for about 1 to 2 minutes at 400°F.
FAQ and expert tips
Yes! Most canned salmon are already marinated, so a touch of oil and minimal seasoning is enough to cook it in an air fryer. Simply set the air fryer temperature to 400°F and cook for 5 minutes.
Definitely! For a healthier way of cooking, the air fryer is the best appliance to use. The air fryer is way healthier than if you were to cook the salmon in oil.
For bite-sized chunks, 5-6 minutes in a temperature of 400°F (preheated) is perfect. Depending on the thickness of the salmon or your desired tenderness, you can add a few minutes more to your cooking time.
The best temperature to cook salmon nuggets in an air fryer is 400°F. This will allow the salmon to cook through evenly. Make sure to preheat the air fryer under the same temperature for 5 minutes before cooking.
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Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Equipment
- Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi
Ingredients
- 8 oz salmon
Spicy Salmon Marinade
- 1 clove garlic (minced or pressed)
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (packed, light or dark)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon hot chili oil
- ½ teaspoon ginger (minced or pressed) optional
Alternative to Marinade (Seasonings)
- 1 teaspoon oil of choice
- 2 teaspoon seasonings of choice (see notes for ideas)
Instructions
- Preheat oven or air fryer to 400° F.
- Cut salmon into ½ inch uniform cubes. Be sure to remove any pin bones from the salmon and remove the blood line (dark brown strip on salmon).
- Option 1: Prepare spicy salmon marinade by mixing garlic, ginger (optional), soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha and hot chili oil. Mix salmon and spicy salmon marinade in small bowl. Optionally, you can marinate for 5-10 minutes for increased flavor.
- Options 2: Coat salmon cubes in oil of choice. Sprinkle evenly with seasonings of choice.
- Spread salmon evenly in one layer on oven baking sheet or in air fryer basket.
- Cook in oven or air fryer on 400° F for 5-6 minutes or until salmon is fully cooked. Note: Air fryer tends to cook slightly faster than oven.
Notes
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder and Italian Seasoning
- Other Seasoning Ideas (Mix and Match): Dill, basil, parsley, tarragon, rosemary, sage, bay leaves, thyme, cilantro and fennel.
- 1 tablespoon smoked or sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- ½ teaspoon basil
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon oregano
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