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salad of salmon bites in air fryer
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Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Garlic & Lemon Pepper

Timing will vary depending on how small or big you cut your nuggets or "bites". Use our base temperature and then check the salmon. From that point you can decide if you want to air fry for additional time to get your salmon bites to your preferred doneness.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 263kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (454 g) salmon filets
  • 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder , or 2 cloves fresh minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) minced parsley
  • Lemon wedges , for serving

Equipment

Instructions 

  • Cut the salmon into 1” to 1 1/2” cubes. Try to keep them about the same size so they will cook evenly.
    cutting salmon into bites
  • In bowl combine 1 Tablespoon of olive oil, 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves of minced garlic), 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
    making marinade seasoning for salmon
  • Add cut salmon to the marinade and gently toss to coat all salmon pieces
    coating salmon with marinade
  • Place a perforated silicone air fryer liner or a perforated parchment sheet in the air fryer basket/tray. Or if you aren’t using a liner/parchment sheet, spray the basket/tray with oil.
    liner for non sticking
  • Place salmon in single layer in air fryer basket/tray.
    raw salmon on air fryer liner basket
  • Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 5 minutes. Gently squeeze the salmon to see how much it is cooked - the more cooked it is, the firmer it will be.
    checking doneness of salmon bites
  • Continue to air fry for another 2-4 minutes at 380°F (193°C) or until salmon is cooked with your liking.
    cooked salmon bites
  • Garnish with minced parsley and serve with lemons.
    plated dish of salmon bites on salad
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 783mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg