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Air Fryer Salmon bites on a light green plate garnished with chopped parsley on a green tea towel on a pink terrazzo background
5 from 4 ratings

Air Fryer Salmon Bites (with Za'atar)

Yield: 6 Servings
Prep: 7 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Author: Amina Al-Saigh
These salmon bites are seasoned with a honey za'atar seasoning blend and air fried until buttery and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. They are ready in just 15 minutes!
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 lb salmon, skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons za'atar
  • 2 teaspoons sumac
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, substitute with black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • marinade for air fryer salmon bites in a glass bowl with a small whisk on a pink terrazzo background
    In a large bowl, combine the za'atar, sumac, garlic powder, Aleppo pepper, kosher salt, olive oil and honey in a bowl to make a marinade. Whisk until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Marinade mixed with cubed salmon in a glass bowl with a small wooden spoon on a pink terrazzo background
    Add the skinned and cubed salmon to the bowl, then gently mix the salmon into the marinade, coating each piece of salmon well.
  • Raw marinated cubed salmon in a black air fryer basket on a pink terrazzo background
    Lay the salmon pieces with at least 1/2 an inch between them so they crisp up nicely. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes. You will need to air fry them in two batches if you're making the suggested quantity of salmon.
  • white plate with rice, air fryer salmon bites, lettuce on a pink terrazzo background
    Serve alongside rice and a salad for a complete meal.

Notes

  • If you don't have an air fryer, you can use the oven. Preheat it to 425F and place the salmon bites an inch apart on a parchment lined baking sheet. Then bake for 7 to 10 minutes until cooked through. Switch to broil and give it 30 seconds to a minute on the top rack to get some colour.
  • If you don't have za'atar, you can replace it with any seasoning blend you like. This recipe will still work if you maintain the olive oil and honey ratios to the za'atar and other spices.
  • You don't need to shake the air fryer basket halfway or flip them.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container and in the fridge for 3 days.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 436kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 43g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 118mg, Sodium: 682mg, Potassium: 1082mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 160IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 29mg, Iron: 2mg
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