Air Fryer Salmon Bites (Ready in Under 10 Minutes!)
Air fryer salmon bites are a main course that doubles up as an appetizer! Season bite-sized pieces of salmon with spices, toss them in the air fryer, and you get the most delicious golden brown little nuggets! Serve on top of a salad or over mashed potatoes!
Ingredients
Salmon Bites:
- 1 ½ pound skinless salmon filet cut into 1 ¼ inch pieces
- Cooking Spray
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1-2 cloves garlic grated
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for serving
Optional Remoulade:
- ½ cup mayo
- 1 green onion minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning or creole
- 2 tablespoons creole mustard or dijon
- 1 tablespoon EACH: hot sauce AND lemon juice
- 1-2 teaspoons horseradish whatever you can handle!
Instructions
- REMOULADE: In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the sauce. Stir and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate the sauce until you’re ready to serve.
- SEASON: Place the salmon in a medium bowl. Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning; stir or gently toss to coat evenly.
- AIR FRYER: Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF for a few minutes. Add the salmon chunks in a single layer; don’t crowd the pieces too close together. It’s better to do this in two batches than to crowd the fish. Cook for 4 minutes. While the salmon is cooking, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the microwave with the garlic and parsley. When the salmon is done, transfer to a bowl, and drizzle with garlic butter. Place the salmon pieces back in the air fryer with the skin side down and allow the salmon to cook for an additional 30-60 seconds. Serve warm with mashed potatoes and broccolini/green beans or with remoulade sauce.
- OR STOVE TOP: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the butter, allow it to melt a little, then add the grated garlic and coat the salmon with the melted butter with a spoon. Cook the salmon until it reaches a minimum temp of 145ºF. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with prepared remoulade sauce or with mashed potatoes and broccolini/green beans.
