Air fryer salmon bites are the recipe you didn’t know you needed. They’re the main course; they’re a starter. They’re an appetizer for parties. Check, check and check. Did I mention these cajun garlic butter salmon bites are full of flavor and ridiculously straightforward to make. I’m talking ready-in-10-minutes easy to make. These taste fantastic over a bed of asiago roasted garlic or even cheddar mashed potatoes alongside garlic broccolini, steamed broccoli, sauteed green beans, rice, or a salad! But wait. What if this is an app that you pass around for parties? I’ve got you there too. Make my simple remoulade sauce – stir together a little mayo, minced green onions, garlic, mustard, hot sauce, a squeeze of lemon, and a little horseradish. It’s creamy, a little spicy, and it’s protein, so you know the I’m-starting-my-diet-early-keto folks won’t be complaining. All of a sudden, you’re passing around the IT app for New Year’s Eve or Christmas. YES and YES.
Ingredients for air fryer salmon nuggets:
Salmon Filet: I usually buy my salmon filet in a full piece and then just break it down into 1 1/4 inch cubes using a sharp knife on a clean cutting board. You can purchase skinless salmon fillets if you don’t want the skin to get in the way. The fishmonger will usually remove the skin or make salmon pieces for you.Cajun Seasoning: This is a rustic seasoning blend that contains ingredients like white pepper, paprika, cayenne, oregano, and dried basil amongst other ingredients. Use whatever brand you like best. I use one that contains salt, so I don’t add any additional salt to the recipe. If yours doesn’t have salt, you’ll want to add about 1 teaspoon of salt when seasoning the salmon.Garlic: You’ll need grated garlic to make the garlic butter that we’ll toss the salmon pieces in once they’re done air frying.Butter: You’ll need a tablespoon of unsalted butter for the garlic butter.Parsley: Minced parsley adds color to the finished dish!
How to make air fryer salmon bites:
Other salmon recipes to try:
Fancy but Easy Salmon PiccataGarlic Butter Baked Salmon in FoilHoney Garlic Chipotle SalmonGarlic Butter Salmon Potatoes and AsparagusChili-Lime Baked Salmon in Foil
