Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Crispy seasoned salmon bites air-fried in 10 minutes. A healthy, omega-3-packed meal prep that tastes like restaurant quality at home.
PROTEIN 34g
CALORIES 380
P:E RATIO 1.0
TIME 20m
YIELD 4
P:E 1.0
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ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
1.5 lbs fresh salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes 34G PROTEIN
2 tbsp olive oil FLAVOR
1 tbsp soy sauce FLAVOR
1 tsp smoked paprika FLAVOR
1 tsp garlic powder FLAVOR
1/2 tsp onion powder FLAVOR
1/2 tsp black pepper FLAVOR
1 lemon, cut into wedges FLAVOR
2 cups cooked brown rice CARB BASE
2 cups steamed asparagus HIGH FIBER
Tartar sauce or lemon-dill yogurt sauce for dipping FLAVOR
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Store salmon bites in the fridge for up to 3 days. Best eaten within 2 days for optimal texture.
- Batching: Pat salmon completely dry before seasoning — moisture is the enemy of crispiness.
- Reheat: Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes. Avoid microwaving — it makes salmon rubbery.
EXECUTION STEPS
01
THE MACRO PREP
Cut salmon into 1-inch cubes, removing any pin bones.
02
THE MACRO PREP
In a bowl, gently toss salmon cubes with olive oil, soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
03
THE MACRO PREP
Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
04
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Place salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket — do not crowd.
05
STEP 5
Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and flaky.
06
STEP 6
Serve with brown rice, steamed asparagus, and lemon wedges. Add dipping sauce on the side.
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servings
- 1.5 lbs fresh salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 cups steamed asparagus
- Tartar sauce or lemon-dill yogurt sauce for dipping