Toddler-Approved Air Fryer Salmon Bites
These toddler-approved air fryer salmon bites are crispy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with protein and healthy fats. This easy family-friendly salmon recipe is ready in 15 minutes, and perfect for babies, toddlers, picky eaters, and busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 thawed salmon filets about 12-16 oz total
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce/coconut aminos
- Sesame seeds, for topping
Instructions
- Remove the bottom skin layer from your salmon. Cut salmon filets into small “bite size” squares (about ½ inch to 1 inch each).
- Mix the ingredients for the marinade (avocado oil, minced garlic, salt, honey, soy sauce) in a medium bowl or ziplock bag. Add salmon squares, and let salmon bites sit in marinade for up to 30 minutes, depending on how much time you have.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Transfer marinated salmon bits to pre-heated air fryer, arranging them in a single layer.*
- Air fry for 5-8 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Top with sesame seeds if desired and serve with your favorite side.
Notes
*When arranging in a single layer, it’s important that they aren’t overlapping or too crowded, so you may have to do a few batches.
Alternate cooking methods:
- To make oven-baked salmon, place the salmon on a greased baking sheet and cook at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
- No oven or air fryer? You can also pan-fry the salmon! Just take a small amount of cooking oil, and add the salmon to a medium cooking pan over medium-high heat for 7-8 minutes, flipping once halfway through cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 218mgPotassium: 294mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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