Description
Crispy and flavorful salmon nuggets cooked quickly in an air fryer. Perfect for a healthy appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, toss the salmon cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the salmon nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through and lightly browned.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the salmon with cooking spray before air frying.
- Adjust seasonings to your preference.
- These nuggets are delicious with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg