Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites (5 Minutes!)
These crispy air fryer salmon bites are smoky, garlicky, tender, and packed with bold flavor using simple pantry spices - ready in just 5 minutes!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 361kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds salmon fillets skin removed and cut into cubes. About 4 small fillets.
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder or 4 fresh garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest roughly the zest of 1 lemon
Pair with:
- Top with fresh squeezed lemon juice
- Pair with tzatziki sauce or tahini lemon sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Pat the salmon cubes dry using a paper towel and place them into a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then add the garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Toss gently until every piece is fully coated.
- Place the salmon bites into the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between each piece.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking. They are done when the edges are lightly crispy and the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Check at the 5-minute mark.
- Finish with fresh lemon juice and pair with garlic sauce, or tzatziki if desired.
Notes
No air fryer? No problem. Scroll up to find oven instructions.
To level up the flavor, substitute garlic powder for fresh garlic cloves.
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 973mg | Potassium: 1148mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg