7 Min Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Mango Salsa
Crispy salmon bites air fried to perfection and served with a sweet and spicy mango salsa. Quick, healthy, and flavorful, this dish pairs tender flaky salmon with a vibrant tropical salsa for a zesty twist. Ready in minutes, it’s ideal for weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 7
- Total Time: 17
- Yield: 8 servings (2 salmon bites and 1/4 cup salsa per serving) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
Ingredients
4 oz skinless salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil spray
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cup diced ripe mango
1 large avocado, diced
1/2 cup diced strawberries
1/2 jalapeño, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Pat salmon bites dry with paper towels.
Toss salmon in a bowl with oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, onion powder, and cayenne.
Arrange salmon in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring pieces don’t overlap.
Air fry for 3 minutes, then flip bites carefully and continue air frying for another 4 minutes, until golden and crisp.
While salmon cooks, mix mango, avocado, strawberries, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl.
Serve salmon bites warm or at room temperature immediately after cooking, topped with salsa.
Notes
For extra crunch, toss salmon with panko breadcrumbs before air frying. Salsa can be made 1-2 days ahead and stored in the fridge. Adjust jalapeño quantity for desired heat. Use a fork and spatula for flipping to avoid breaking the salmon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 salmon bites with 1/4 cup salsa
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg