5 reasons to love this easy recipe for salmon bites
- They are super-fast to make and ready from start to finish in about 15 minutes!
- The incredible seasoning coats each piece, so you get delicious flavor in each bite.
- Salmon bites are versatile, you can serve them as a healthy appetizer or use them for a main dish.
- These are the ideal way to not only make salmon quickly, but make it in a different and fun way.
- The recipe card includes instructions for the oven or air fryer – your choice!
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How to make salmon bites (step-by-step)
Recipe tips
- Be sure to get skinless salmon fillets, it makes the cutting much easier. If you do have skin-on fillets to use, cut off the skin and then cut the salmon into cubes.
- When you first dump on the seasoning, it may seem like a lot. Just keep tossing the salmon in the seasoning, it will all get used up once it coats the pieces.
- Watch the salmon bites carefully at the end of the cooking time, as they are easy to overcook. It is done as soon as the flesh flakes easily, or 120-125° Fahrenheit.
Serving recommendations
- Salad – Throw these on any salad you like to add some healthy protein and delicious flavor.
- With a side – Serve alongside some perfectly cooked air fryer asparagus, Mexican roasted potatoes, or a rich and creamy coleslaw.
- Appetizer – Serve these as a fun healthy appetizer option at a party or holiday gathering.
- Noodles – Toss salmon bites with some cooked noodles or zoodles. Add in any sauce, like a creamy alfredo sauce or some pesto sauce.
- With sauce – Dip them in some homemade tartar sauce or chipotle aioli.
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Deliciously Easy Salmon Bites (Air Fryer or Oven)
These easy salmon bites are perfectly seasoned and a great appetizer or protein with any salad or dish. Ready in only about 15 minutes, this will be your new favorite way to eat salmon.
Ingredients
- 3 6 oz Skinless salmon fillets, cut into bite-sized cubes, (about 1 inch cubes)
For the salmon seasoning:
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground celery seed
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Equipment
- Air Fryer (optional, oven baked directions included)
Instructions
Preheat your cooking device:
- For the air fryer, set it to Preheat at 400°. Even if doesn't have a preheat setting, I recommend preheating it at least 5 minutes.For the oven, preheat it to 400°.
Prep the salmon:
- Make the salmon seasoning by combining all of the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and mixing.
- Cut the salmon into 1-inch cubes and place in a bowl.
- Sprinkle on the seasoning and toss several times to coat the salmon cubes in seasoning.
To cook in the air fryer:
- Place the salmon bites in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each piece. Cook for 6-8 minutes.
To cook in the oven:
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place the salmon bites on the pan, leaving a little space between each piece. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
Serve:
- Once the salmon bites are cooked, remove and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition amounts noted are per serving and an estimate provided for those following a Ketogenic or low-carb diet. See our full nutrition information disclosure here.
Calories: 249kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 34g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g
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