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Air Fryer Salmon Bites

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.
Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Snack
Cuisine asian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 322kcal
Cost $5

Equipment

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

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 

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcal | Protein: 45g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 1111mg | Vitamin A: 91IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg