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Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites With Mango Salsa

These crispy air fryer salmon bites are tender on the inside and perfectly seasoned, served with a refreshing mango salsa for a delightful burst of flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Bites
  • 1 pound salmon fillet cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs for crispiness
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil to help with browning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Mango Salsa
  • 1 cup ripe mango diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 lime lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Prepare the Salmon Bites
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the salmon pieces and toss to coat.
  4. Dredge each salmon piece in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
Cook the Salmon Bites
  1. Place the coated salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  2. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
Prepare the Mango Salsa
  1. In a bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, bell pepper, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
  2. Toss gently to mix all ingredients together.
  3. Let the salsa sit for at least 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve
  1. Once the salmon bites are cooked, remove them from the air fryer.
  2. Serve the crispy salmon bites warm with mango salsa on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 350mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g

Notes

For extra crispiness, consider spraying the salmon bites lightly with cooking spray before air frying. Adjust lime juice in the salsa according to your taste preference.

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