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Easy Air Fryer Salmon Bites Recipe

Easy Air Fryer Salmon Bites Recipe

Hese Easy Air Fryer Salmon Bites are ready in 15 minutes! Crispy outside, tender inside, and served with a zesty homemade remoulade sauce for dipping. Perfect as a healthy appetizer, snack, or light meal.
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Prep Time 9 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American, Healthy, Seafood
Servings 4
Calories 268 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer Basket-style air fryer recommended
  • 1 Mixing bowl For tossing the salmon with oil & spices
  • 1 Tongs or Spatula To flip/toss salmon halfway
  • 1 Sharp knife To cube the salmon evenly
  • 1 Cutting board For prepping salmon fillets
  • 1 Small Bowl For mixing remoulade sauce
  • 1 Measuring spoons To measure oil & spices accurately

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Bites

  • 1 lb Salmon fillets Skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil —
  • 1 tsp Salt —
  • 1/2 tsp Freshly ground pepper —
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder —
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika —

For the Remoulade Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise —
  • 1 tbsp Stone-ground mustard —
  • 2 tsp Milk —
  • 1/4 tsp Prepared horseradish —
  • 1 tsp Celery seed —
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder —
  • 1/4 tsp Dried parsley flakes —
  • 1/4 tsp Vinegar —
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika —
  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper —
  • To taste — Salt and pepper Adjust before serving

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Remoulade Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, milk, horseradish, celery seed, onion powder, parsley, vinegar, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
    Easy Air Fryer Salmon Prepare the Remoulade Sauce
  • Prepare the Salmon: Remove skin from salmon (if necessary) and cut into uniform 1-inch cubes. Place the cubes in a mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Toss gently to coat evenly.
    Prepare the Salmon
  • Air Fry the Salmon: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Spray the basket lightly with oil, then arrange salmon pieces in a single layer with space between them. Air fry for 6–7 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the salmon is golden on the outside and flakes easily with a fork.
    Air Fry the Salmon
  • Serve: Carefully remove salmon bites from the basket and place in a serving dish. Serve hot with the chilled remoulade sauce on the side for dipping.
    Easy Air Fryer Salmon Bites Recipe Ser

Notes

  • The remoulade sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 1 week.
  • For a spicy twist, drizzle salmon bites with hot honey after cooking.
  • Leftovers keep 1–2 days in the fridge; reheat briefly in the air fryer.

Nutrition

Serving: 120gCalories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 23gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 908mgPotassium: 599mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 223IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
Keyword air fryer salmon, easy salmon appetizer, healthy seafood recipes, high protein snacks, salmon bites recipe
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