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    Make It Skinny Please » Recipes » Air Fryer » Easy Air Fryer Salmon Bites recipe

    Published: Sep 7, 2023 by Toni Dash · 10 Comments

    Easy Air Fryer Salmon Bites recipe

    Weight Watchers Points0
    Calories: 174kcal
    Carbs: 2g
    Protein: 23g
    Fats: 8g
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    Calling all salmon lovers!! Air fryer salmon bites are a delicious and healthy meal option that's quick to prepare, easy to cook, low in calories and big on flavor. They make for a perfect easy weeknight dinner, light snack or appetizer. 0 WW Point recipe!

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    Easy air fryer salmon bites are a fantastic option for those looking to enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal without the added calories of deep frying. They are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with savory flavors. Plus, they are ready in under 20 minutes, making them a perfect choice for a fast and easy dinner option.

    For best results we cook the seasoned salmon bites on a slightly lower temperature to give them a slightly crispy texture on the outside but to keep them tender and moist inside. And they only take 6-8 minutes cook time! They are a delicious meal the whole family loves.

    Pair them with your favorite salad or side dish and you've got a great dinner. Or use these tender salmon bites in other delicious salmon recipes like salmon tacos or salmon bowls.

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    • How to Make it
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    • Storing leftovers
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    What makes this skinny?

    • Air fryer cooking. The convection cooking of circulating hot air to give food a fried-type end result without actually frying in oil is a big calorie win! And it's a fast cooking method too.
    • No added oil. We only use olive oil spray to get the seasonings to stick to the salmon. No oil needed to coat the salmon bites.
    • Salmon and seasonings are the only ingredients!

    Recipe Ingredients Notes

    air fryer salmon bites labelled ingredients.

    Skinless salmon fillet(s). You'll need one pound of skinless salmon fillet(s) cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces using a sharp knife. It can be cut from one fillet or multiple salmon filets to equal one pound.

    The salmon can be frozen and thawed or fresh salmon. Wild salmon or fresh water salmon can be used. True confession: I've also made it with skin-on salmon fillets and it's equally delicious (salmon skin is edible). 

    Seasonings. Garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper are used to give these salmon bites delicious flavor.

    Olive oil spray. This is spritzed on the salmon to create a coating for the seasonings to bind with and to get lightly crispy salmon bites.

    Can be served with Skinny Bang Bang Sauce for a spicier flavor!

    air fryer salmon bites on plate close up.

    How to Make it

    Printable detailed recipe card at the end of this post.

    STEP 1. Prepare the salmon

    Pat the cut salmon with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. This allows the seasonings to better adhere. 

    Place salmon in a large mixing bowl.

    STEP 2. Season the salmon

    In a small bowl combine the seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

    Spritz the salmon with olive oil spray, toss and spritz again to create a light coating of the oil spray.

    Sprinkle in the seasoning mix (photo 1); toss to coat the salmon (photo 2).

    air fryer salmon bites recipe steps 1-4.

    STEP 3. Air Fry

    If your air fryer basket or tray does not have a non-stick finish or it has worn, spray air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray to prohibit the salmon pieces from sticking. This is not necessary for most air fryers.

    Place the salmon cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space in between (photo 3). NOTE: depending on your air fryer type this will need to be done in batches.

    Air fry at 380 degrees F for 7-8 minutes until the outside begins to crisp, and the inside is cooked but still moist (internal temperature of 145 degrees F as measured with a meat thermometer)(photo 4). 

    NOTE: additional batches will not need to cook as long since the air fryer is already hot so monitor during cooking.

    STEP 4. Serve

    ​Gently remove the cooked salmon bites with a spatula and allow to cool for 1-2 minutes before serving (just until they are not too hot to eat).

    They can be sprinkled with sesame seeds, diced green onions or chives, served with lemon wedges (for squeezing on lemon juice), served with a dipping sauce or served as is.

    air fryer salmon bites on plate with edamame side view.

    Air Fryer Cooking

    All brand and types of air fryers cook slightly differently. It's important to monitor during cooking for doneness as your air fryer may vary in cooking time. The size of your air fryer will also determine how many 1-inch cubes you can cook at once. We used a Cosori XL 5.8 quart Air Fryer to make this air fryer salmon bites recipe.

    Storing leftovers

    Place any leftover salmon in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. They can be rewarmed in the microwave or added cold to salads.

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    Recipe

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    Air Fryer Salmon Bites

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    Tender on the inside, lightly crispy on the outside and brimming with zesty flavor makes these air fryer salmon bites a favorite ant time. Ready in less than 20 minutes too!
    5 from 106 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 13 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 174kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Equipment

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    Ingredients

    • 1 pound skinless salmon fillet cut into 1-inch cubes
    • olive oil spray
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • Skinny Bang Bang Sauce optional for dipping

    Instructions

    • Dab the salmon with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
    • Place the salmon pieces into a large mixing bowl and spritz with olive oil spray, toss and spritz again to coat the salmon cubes.
      1 pound skinless salmon fillet, olive oil spray
    • In a small bowl combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir to mix together.
      1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • Sprinkle the seasoning onto the salmon, toss to coat.
    • Place the salmon bites into the basket of the air fryer in a single layer with space in between. NOTE: For most air fryers this will require cooking in 2 (or more) batches.
    • Air fry at 380 degrees for 7-8 minutes; the outside should just be turning crisp and the inside is still moist.
    • Remove from the air fryer and allow to sit 1-2 minutes before serving. Serve with Skinny Bang Bang Sauce for dipping (optional).
      Skinny Bang Bang Sauce

    Notes

    Note on air fryer cooking
    All brand and types of air fryers cook slightly differently. It's important to monitor during cooking for doneness as your air fryer may vary in cooking time. The size of your air fryer will also determine how many 1-inch cubes you can cook at once. We used a Cosori XL 5.8 quart Air Fryer to make this air fryer salmon bites recipe.
    Storing leftovers
    Place any leftover salmon in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. They can be rewarmed in the microwave or added cold to salads.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 367IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutritional Coach and certified Weight Loss Specialist, writer/blogger, photographer, chief recipe developer and creator of Make It Skinny Please. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her slimmed down recipes using real food ingredients bring excitement to the dining table and never taste like 'diet food'. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. dana says

      October 17, 2023 at 7:47 am

      5 stars
      These are so so awesome. Made a salmon bite bowl drizzled with your skinny bang bang sauce and I was in heaven!! You're making WW very easy for me lol.

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        October 19, 2023 at 7:54 pm

        That’s my goal!! So glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    2. Erin says

      September 07, 2023 at 1:33 pm

      5 stars
      This was so easy! And incredibly delicious. I'll be making it again soon as it's perfect for weeknights with so few ingredients. Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Matt says

      September 07, 2023 at 10:07 am

      5 stars
      Awesome! These air fryer bites are so good and super easy to make. Another great recipe for the air fryer.

      Reply
    4. Nikki says

      September 07, 2023 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      What great flavors on these easy to make salmon bites. They are perfect as a meal or appetizer.

      Reply
    5. dana says

      September 07, 2023 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      I love doing salmon bites in the air fryer! These turned out fantastic. Definitely keeping this one in the rotation. So tasty!

      Reply
    6. Kara says

      September 07, 2023 at 8:52 am

      5 stars
      My whole family loved these! I didn't even need the sauce, but my kids loved dipping them!

      Reply
    7. Kechi says

      September 07, 2023 at 7:56 am

      5 stars
      Am always on the look out for new recipes I can make in my air fryer and this one was fantastic AND with the bang bang sauce! YUM!!!

      Reply
    8. Tara says

      September 07, 2023 at 7:49 am

      5 stars
      Oooh, these little bites definitely are big on flavor. Such a fantastic meal and so easy too.

      Reply
    9. Sam says

      September 07, 2023 at 7:29 am

      5 stars
      This was fabulous! Love this recipe.

      Reply

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