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Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Salmon Bites

Salmon cubes tossed with baking powder for extra crisp, seasoned with lemon pepper and garlic, and air fried in under 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 lb skinless salmon cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tsp baking powder for extra crisp
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • kosher salt
  • 1 lemon zested, plus wedges to serve

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Pat the cubes dry, toss with the baking powder, then with the oil, lemon pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and lemon zest.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C) for 3 minutes.
  3. Arrange in a single layer and cook 7 to 9 minutes, flipping halfway, until the edges crisp.
  4. Serve with lemon wedges, or over greens with a yogurt dip.

Notes

Baking powder, not soda: a light toss raises the surface pH and crisps the edges. Too much tastes metallic.
Lemon zest at the end keeps the citrus aroma from cooking off.