Air Fryer Spicy Salmon Bites With Avocado Lime Sauce Air Fried

Spice up your seafood game with these addictive Air Fryer Spicy Salmon Bites, paired with a refreshing Avocado Lime Sauce.

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor, these bites are a match made in heaven.

Perfect for a quick and delicious dinner or party appetizer!

Ready Time

25 mins

Yields

6 servings

Ingredients

For the Salmon Bites:
2 pounds salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
For the Avocado Lime Sauce:
3 ripe avocados, diced
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

In a shallow dish, mix together panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.

In a separate dish, whisk together olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Add the lemon juice and parsley to the garlic mixture and stir to combine.

Add the salmon cubes to the garlic mixture and toss to coat.

Roll each salmon cube in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

Place the coated salmon cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between each piece.

Cook for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through, shaking halfway through.

Meanwhile, prepare the Avocado Lime Sauce.

In a blender or food processor, combine diced avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.

Blend until smooth.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Serve the air-fried salmon bites with a dollop of Avocado Lime Sauce on top and garnish with a fresh cilantro leaf.

Notes

For the best results, make sure to pat the salmon cubes dry with a paper towel before coating them with the breadcrumb mixture to help the coating adhere evenly.

When cooking the salmon bites in the air fryer, you may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer basket, so be sure to keep an eye on the cooking time and adjust as needed.

Don’t overprocess the avocado sauce, as it can become too smooth and lose its creamy texture.

If you’re not a fan of spicy food, you can reduce or omit the cayenne pepper altogether.

To make the recipe more substantial, serve the salmon bites on a bed of mixed greens or with a side of roasted vegetables.

You can prepare the Avocado Lime Sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Give it a good stir before serving.

Feel free to customize the amount of garlic to your taste, and don’t hesitate to add other herbs or spices to the garlic mixture to suit your flavor preferences.

For a crisper exterior on the salmon bites, you can spray them with a small amount of cooking spray before cooking in the air fryer.