This easy Air Fryer Salmon Bites recipe is takes 15 minutes to make and the salmon is slightly crispy on the outside and moist and flaky on the inside. My favorite part is the amazing homemade remoulade sauce for dipping.

Looking for more air fryer recipes? Try Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, Salmon Bowls, Air Fryer French Toast, or Air Fryer Chicken Tenders!

Air fryer salmon bites on a plate with a small bowl or remoulade sauce, for dipping.

Why I love this recipe:

  • Delicious – The air fryer is my favorite way to cook salmon, and these air fryer salmon bites make a fun appetizer or would be delicious served in a bowl, over sushi rice, with veggies on the side and remoulade sauce on top!
  • The Sauce – We tested several types of sauces to serve with these, but this easy remoulade sauce was the clear winner, and pairs perfectly.
  • Healthy – High in protein and a healthy choice for anyone! If you count macros or are just looking for some healthy meals, check out all of my macro recipes!

How to air fry Salmon Bites:

Prep Salmon: Remove skin from salmon, if necessary, then cut into uniform 1-inch cubes. Add salmon to a bowl then drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, gently tossing to coat.

A mixing bowl with raw salmon bites and seasoning on top.

Cook: Spray air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray then add salmon in a single layer, spreading apart. Air fry at 350 degrees F for about 6-7 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking, until they gently flake with a fork.

Two process photos of salmon bites in an air fryer, before and after cooking.

Enjoy: Gently remove to a bowl. Serve air fryer salmon recipe with remoulade on the side, for dipping.

A fork holding a salmon bite and dipping it in remoulade sauce.

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Recipe

Prep 9 minutes
Cook 6 minutes
Total 15 minutes
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Ingredients
 
 

Remoulade:

Instructions
 

  • Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees F.
  • Remoulade Sauce: Mix all ingredients in a bowl then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Prep Salmon: Remove skin from salmon, if necessary, and cut into uniform 1-inch cubes. Add to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, gently tossing to coat.
  • Air Fry: Spray air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray and add salmon in a single layer, spread apart. Air fry at 350 degrees F for about 6-7 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking, until they gently flake with a fork.
  • Serve with remoulade on the side, for dipping.

Notes

Make Ahead Instructions: The Remoulade sauce can be made one week in advance, stored in the fridge. Combine salmon seasoning ingredients ahead of time, and cut the salmon into cubes several hours, or a day ahead, stored in the fridge.
Hot Honey Salmon Bites: Season salmon and cook in air fryer as instructed. Drizzle generously with hot honey after cooking. Also, try my Hot Honey Salmon Bowls.
Dipping Sauce: You could also serve the salmon bites with Tartar Sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 23gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 908mgPotassium: 599mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 223IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg

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  1. 5 stars
    Excellent! I did cut the amount of celery seed in half since it can be overpowering. Even my daughter who doesn’t love salmon commented on how good it tasted.