Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Air fryer crispy salmon bites on a white plate, golden and crunchy

Crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside – these air fryer salmon bites are quick, healthy, and irresistibly good. Perfect as an appetizer, protein snack, or easy weeknight meal.

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Course: Appetizer, dinner

Cuisine: American, Healthy, Seafood

Keyword: Air fryer crispy salmon bites healthy, Asian salmon bites air fryer, Breaded salmon bites air fryer, Salmon bites recipe

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Rest Time: 5

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 310kcal

Cost: $15–$18 USD

Equipment

1 Air fryer
3 shallow bowls
1 Tongs or fork
1 Knife and cutting board
1 Cooking spray
1 Paper towels

Ingredients

1.5 lb Salmon fillets Skinless, fresh or thawed
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
½ cup All-purpose flour
2 Eggs Beaten
2 tablespoon Olive oil Mix into panko
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
½ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Black pepper
¼ teaspoon Onion powder

Optional Boosters

1 tablespoon Honey For hot honey version
½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper For spicy bites
1 teaspoon Dried herbs Dill, parsley, or thyme
2 tablespoon Parmesan Mix into panko for extra flavor

Instructions

Cut and dry salmon
Prepare flour, egg, and panko bowls
Coat salmon in flour, egg, then panko
Let breaded salmon sit 5 minutes
Preheat air fryer to 400°F
Lightly spray basket with oil
Air fry salmon for 8–10 min
Shake basket halfway through
Check internal temp (145°F)
Rest salmon for 2 min before serving

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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