Name: Air Fryer Salmon Cubes (Salmon Bites)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 9 min
Ingredients: 2 Salmon Fillet; 1/2 teaspoon Paprika; 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon Onion granules; Salt (to taste); 1 tablespoon Olive oil; 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper (or to taste)

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This air fryer salmon cubes recipe is easy, quick, and ready in under 10 minutes. Seasoned with herbs and spices, these air fryer salmon bites are tender, juicy, and flavorful. Serve as appetizers or with side dishes like rice, pasta, potatoes, and vegetables.

Air Fryer Salmon Cubes Recipe

I call these air fryer salmon cubes, but they are also known as air fryer salmon bites, salmon chunks, cubed salmon, and diced salmon.

My salmon cubes recipe uses a few simple ingredients and comes out delicious every time. My family and everyone I've made it for tells me how great it is, and I believe you will love it too.

I love making salmon chunks in air fryer because it's easy and quick, requires minimal preparation, and makes no mess.

Salmon fillets are cut into cubes, seasoned, and air fried to perfection. It is high in protein, nutritious, and packed full of flavor.

It's perfect served as appetizers or as a main dish with rice, potatoes, or vegetables.

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients for diced salmon bites:

Salmon Fillet- I use fresh. If using frozen salmon, thaw it first.

Seasoning- Paprika, garlic powder, onion granules, black pepper.

Salt

Olive oil

How To Make Salmon Cubes In Air Fryer

Here are the step-by-step directions for making salmon bites in air fryer:

Cut the salmon fillets into cubes of 1-inch size each.

Mix paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion granules.

Add the seasoning and oil to the diced salmon and gently mix till all combined.

Transfer the seasoned Salmon to the air fryer basket.

Air fry salmon cubes for 5-6 minutes.

Take it out of the air fryer, and let it rest for 2-4 minutes.

cooked salmon bites in air fryer basket.

Serve.

How Long To Cook Salmon Bites In Air Fryer

Depending on the size, how long to cook salmon chunks in air fryer is 5-6 minutes at a temperature of 200C/ 400F.

I cut salmon into 1-inch cubes, and this takes 4 minutes to cook. If you cut it bigger than 1 inch, it might take longer to cook.
Also note that if you cook at a lower temperature than 200 °C/400F, It will take longer to cook. I get the best results with 200 °C/400F.
Salmon is cooked when it is tender, pink inside, and flaky. The internal temperature will be at least 140F.

Serving Suggestion

Salmon are versatile and can be served as snacks, appetizers, or a main dish. Here are some recommendations for side dishes you can serve with salmon:
Air fryer carrots, broccoli,
Coleslaw
Salad
Jollof rice, Fried rice
Sliced potatoes, roast potatoes

served on a white plate and garnished with chopped parsley.

How To Store

Let the cooked cubed salmon cool completely, then transfer them to an airtight container or a Ziploc or freezer bag, then store it in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Salmon bites can be reheated from chilled or frozen in the air fryer, microwave, or oven.
In the air fryer: Reheat for 4 minutes at 200C.

In the microwave: reheat at 30-second intervals till warmed through.

Tips For Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Cut salmon into similar sized cubes so they cook evenly.
After it's cooked, let the salmon rest for a few minutes before serving it.
Toss in sauce like bang bang, or garlic butter for extra flavor.
Don't overcook as salmon can become dry and chewy when overcooked.

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Frozen chicken wings in air fryer

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