Description
Crispy, bite-sized salmon cubes seasoned with garlic, herbs, and a touch of lemon, cooked in an air fryer for tender, restaurant-style results in 25 minutes. A quick and healthy option for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds fresh salmon fillet (skin removed, cut into 1-1.5-inch cubes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill (optional)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs mixed with 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional coating)
Instructions
- Step: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Step: Pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- Step: In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, dried dill, and lemon juice.
- Step: Toss the salmon cubes in the seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
- Step: Lightly press each cube onto the panko-butter mixture if using a coating.
- Step: Arrange the salmon in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Step: Cook for 10 minutes without flipping.
- Step: Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use avocado oil if you need higher heat tolerance. Skip the panko-butter coating for a lower-carb option. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon or a side of Greek yogurt dill sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: DINNER
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Modern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg