Description

These Crispy Spicy Salmon Bites are the perfect bite-sized appetizer or snack, featuring tender salmon cubes coated in a flavorful spicy marinade, crisped to perfection in the air fryer or oven. Quick to make and full of zesty flavor, they’re ideal for weeknight dinners, parties, or meal prep. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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For the Salmon

1 pound skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes

For the Marinade

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha (or hot sauce of choice)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Coating

1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Optional for Serving

Lemon wedges
Chopped fresh chives or cilantro
Dipping sauces (like spicy mayo or sweet chili sauce)

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Instructions

Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels and cut it into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking. Place the salmon pieces in a large mixing bowl.
Make the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sriracha, olive oil, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Pour this mixture over the salmon cubes, tossing gently to coat every piece evenly. Cover and let marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
Coat the Salmon: In a shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs and cornstarch. Dredge each marinated salmon cube in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly so the coating sticks well.
Cook the Salmon Bites:
For Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they don’t touch. Cook for 7-9 minutes until golden and crispy, shaking once halfway through.
For Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange salmon bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake for 13-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp and cooked through.
Serve: Let the salmon bites cool slightly, then serve hot with lemon wedges, chopped herbs, and your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

For extra crispiness, lightly mist the salmon bites with cooking spray before air frying or baking.
If using frozen salmon, be sure to thaw and pat dry to prevent sogginess.
Adjust sriracha to suit your spice preference.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the air fryer or oven.

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 4-5 pieces
Calories: 195
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 490mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 19g
Cholesterol: 33mg