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Air-Fryer-Salmon-Nuggets

Air Fryer Salmon Nuggets

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Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Craving something savory but don't want to fire up the stove? Enter air fryer salmon nuggets! These delicious snacks are easy to make and packed with protein.

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound salmon filets
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

Blackened Seasoning (or Cajun Seasoning)

  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

  • Add the blackened seasoning mix in a small bowl, and mix well. Rub the olive oil over the salmon, then coat it with blackened seasoning.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 2-3 minutes; either sprays your basket with cooking spray or wait until the air fryer has done preheated, and then line your air fryer basket with parchment paper.
  • Place the salmon filets into the air fryer basket in a single layer, salmon skin down.. Air Fry, The Salmon for a cooking time of 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees F.
  • Remove when the salmon easily flakes or the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F, using a meat thermometer. Use a sharp knife to cut the salmon into salmon chunks or salmon pieces.
  • Serve with some lemon wedges, lemon juice, lime just, or fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • Air Fryer, Air Fryer Basket or Air Fryer Oven

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 15gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 132mgPotassium: 383mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.05gVitamin A: 71IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg