Description
These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and come together quickly in just 25 minutes. Coated in a flavorful seasoned panko breadcrumb mixture and air fried to golden perfection, they’re perfect finger foods served alongside a zesty, creamy garlic dill sauce that adds a fresh punch to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 24 oz salmon filets, about 4 filets, cut into 1-inch pieces
Creamy Garlic Dill Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for cooking the salmon bites evenly.
- Mix Breadcrumb Seasoning: In a shallow bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful coating mixture.
- Coat Salmon Pieces: Press each salmon piece into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring an even coat so the crumbs stick well to the fish.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Spray the air fryer basket with oil or non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the salmon bites in a single layer without crowding; cook in batches if necessary.
- Apply Oil for Crispiness: Lightly mist the coated salmon bites with oil to help achieve extra crispy texture when air frying.
- Air Fry Salmon Bites: Cook the salmon bites at 400°F for 4 minutes, then carefully flip each piece and continue cooking for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the salmon is cooked through.
- Make the Dill Sauce: While the salmon cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, milk, fresh dill, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Plate the crispy salmon bites alongside the creamy garlic dill sauce. Optionally, add lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
Notes
- Make sure salmon pieces are uniform in size to ensure even cooking.
- If you don’t have fresh dill, dried dill can be used but reduce the amount to 1 teaspoon.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, as it prevents proper crisping.
- Use oil spray with a high smoke point like avocado or canola for best results.
- Leftover bites can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes to regain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Air Fryer Salmon Bites, crispy salmon bites, salmon appetizer, garlic dill sauce, quick seafood snack, air fryer recipe
