Air Fryer Salmon Bites: Quick and Delicious Treat
These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are a quick and delicious treat, perfectly seasoned and served with a creamy Cajun sauce.
Equipment
- air fryer
- mixing bowl
- serving platter
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds salmon (skin-on or skin-off)
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Creamy Cajun Sauce
- ¾ cup mayo
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into approximately 1 1/2-inch pieces.
- Combine salmon pieces with brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and olive oil in a bowl and toss to coat.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and place salmon pieces in the basket, cooking for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
- Serve the cooked salmon bites with the Cajun sauce, lemon wedges, and minced herbs.
Notes
Leftover salmon bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For a paleo version, substitute coconut sugar for brown sugar and use paleo-friendly mayo.