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Crispy Salmon Bites with Dill and Lemon

Center-cut salmon cut into even cubes, briefly marinated in lemon and Dijon, and air fried to golden edges in about 10 minutes. Keep the marinade short so the fish stays silky.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1.5 lb center-cut salmon skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill chopped, to finish
  • lemon wedges to serve

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Trim the thin tail section and cut the even portion into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Whisk the oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, Dijon, salt, and pepper. Toss with the salmon for 10 minutes, no longer.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C).
  4. Arrange the cubes in a single layer and cook 8 to 10 minutes, shaking halfway, until the edges are golden.
  5. Toss with fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

Marinate 15 minutes max: more acid than that and the salmon turns chalky.
Even cubes: save the thin tail for another use so the bites cook at the same rate.
Don't crowd the basket or they steam.