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Spicy Cajun Salmon Cubes Air Fryer

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Make crispy cajun air fryer salmon bites in minutes! These spicy salmon cubes have a bold blackened crust for a quick, delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 filets skinless salmon 6-ounce each, diced into 1-inch chunks
  • olive oil spray
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • lemon wedges for serving
  • chopped parsley for garnish
  • brown rice optional for serving

Method
 

  1. Put the salmon in a large bowl and spritz it with oil.
  2. Mix all the spices from the paprika to the black pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Apply the spice mixture evenly over the salmon.
  4. Lightly coat the air fryer basket with oil spray.
  5. Arrange the salmon in the basket and air fry at 400°F for 5 to 7 minutes, shaking halfway, until browned and cooked through.
  6. Serve the salmon with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 1.5gProtein: 38gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mg

Notes

Spice Level: If you are sensitive to heat, I suggest cutting the cayenne pepper in half because that blackened flavor still shines through beautifully without the heavy kick.
Basket Spacing:
I always make sure to leave space between the cubes in the air fryer basket: if they touch, they tend to steam rather than get that crisp, blackened exterior I love.
Leftover Storage: When I have leftovers, I store them in an airtight container for up to two days and I actually prefer eating them cold over a salad