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Close-up of crispy Air Fryer Salmon bites served over rice and topped with sliced cucumbers.

Air Fryer Salmon (Crispy Edges)

This recipe makes crispy-edged salmon in the air fryer. It's a quick and healthy dinner option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb salmon boneless, skinless, cut into 1-2 inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 2-3 teaspoons avocado or olive oil

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Method
 

  1. Remove the skin from your salmon, if it has skin. Pat with paper towels so the surface is mostly dry. Cut your salmon into cubes, 1 to 2 inches each.
  2. Mix the spices together in a small bowl.
  3. Toss your salmon cubes in the spices and oil. Use your hands to mix it all together.
  4. Place your salmon pieces in the air fryer and spread them out so they are not overlapping. Air fry at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 8 minutes.
  5. The salmon should be textured and golden on the outside, and juicy on the inside. It should flake easily with a fork.

Notes

If your brown sugar is clumpy, break it apart before mixing with the other spices. This spice mix works for 1 to 1.5 pounds of salmon. If using 1.5 pounds, the coating will be less thorough, and you may want to add more salt after tasting.

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