Description
Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites are a quick, flavorful appetizer that will elevate any meal. Enjoy perfectly seasoned salmon coated in crunchy panko, ready in just minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillets, skinless
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the salmon fillets into bite-sized chunks.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Toss the salmon pieces in this mixture until well-coated.
- Place panko breadcrumbs in a separate bowl and roll each seasoned salmon piece until fully covered.
- Arrange the salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a flavor twist, try adding smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Ensure the salmon is dry before seasoning for optimal crispiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg