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salmon bites over rice with greens in a bowl

Simple Air Fryer Salmon Bites

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  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Make these simple air fryer salmon bites with a sweet and savory spice rub in less than 15 minutes for a quick, delicious, high-protein meal! 


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound salmon filet, skin removed and cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 2 teaspoons olive or avocado oil 
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika 
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar or brown sugar 
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • lemon wedges, for serving
  • thinly sliced green onion, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. 
  2. Add the salmon pieces to a large mixing bowl and drizzle with oil. 
  3. Next add the seasonings and use your fingertips to toss until the salmon is well coated. 
  4. Place the salmon pieces in the basket of the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes. Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure that the salmon bites cook evenly. 
  5. Remove the salmon bites from the air fryer and squeeze a bit of fresh lemon over top before serving.