Snack
Blackened Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Juicy salmon bites develop a crisp, smoky crust from the paprika and cayenne while their centers stay tender and buttery. Bright lemon and fresh parsley cut through the warmth for a lively finish.
- Total
- 10 min
- Prep
- 3 min
- Cook
- 7 min
- Serves
- 4
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 251
- Protein
- 34g
- Carbs
- 2g
- Fat
- 11g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Sugar
- 1g
- Sodium
- 357mg
Ingredients
- 4 6 ounce skinless salmon filets (diced in 1 inch chunks)
- olive oil spray
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- lemon wedges (for serving)
- chopped parsley (for garnish)
- brown rice (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Place salmon in a large bowl and spritz the salmon with oil.
- Combine all the spices, from paprika to black pepper in a small bowl and mix. Rub all over the salmon.
- Spray the basket with oil.
- Place salmon in the air fryer basket and air fry 400F about 5 to 7 minutes, shaking halfway until the salmon is cooked through in the center and browned all over.
- Serve with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.