3-Ingredient Air Fryer Salmon Bites 🤤🙌🔥 Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside — perfect for quick dinners or meal prep.
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⭐ CLASSIC VERSION
Ingredients
- 1 salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into bite-size cubes
- 2 tbsp melted butter (or olive oil)
- 2 tbsp chili lime seasoning (recipe below)
How to Make
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss salmon cubes with melted butter and chili lime seasoning until well coated.
- Air fry for 10 minutes, shaking halfway for even cooking.
- Serve hot with sauce of choice and enjoy!
Classic Sauce
- 2 tbsp regular mayonnaise
- 2 tsp sriracha
Mix well and serve on the side.
🩺 DIABETIC-FRIENDLY VERSION (Low-Carb & Sugar-Free)
Ingredients
- 1 salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into cubes
- 1½ tbsp olive oil or avocado oil (heart-healthy fats)
- 2 tbsp homemade chili lime seasoning (no sugar)
How to Make
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss salmon with oil and seasoning.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, until flaky and lightly crispy.
- Rest for 1 minute before serving.
Diabetic-Friendly Sauce
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened, full-fat or low-fat)
- 1–2 tsp sriracha (adjust to spice tolerance)
- Optional: squeeze of fresh lemon or lime
👉 Lower carbs, higher protein, no sugar spikes.
🌶️ HOMEMADE CHILI LIME SEASONING (Sugar-Free)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp lime zest powder (or dried lime powder)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Mix and store in an airtight jar.
✅ Nutrition Notes
- Classic: Rich, buttery flavor, great for keto or regular diets
- Diabetic-Friendly:
- Zero added sugar
- Low carbs
- High protein
- Healthy fats for blood sugar stability
🧾 Nutrition Information (Approx. per serving)
Classic Version
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Protein: ~34 g
- Fat: ~22 g
- Carbohydrates: ~2 g
- Sugar: 0 g
Diabetic-Friendly Version
- Calories: ~280 kcal
- Protein: ~34 g
- Fat: ~18 g
- Carbohydrates: ~1 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Glycemic Impact: Very Low
🕒 Meal Prep & Storage Tips
- Store cooked salmon bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes to keep them crispy.
- Avoid microwaving if possible, as it can dry out the salmon.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Classic Pairings
- Garlic butter rice
- Roasted potatoes
- Creamy coleslaw
Diabetic-Friendly Pairings
- Steamed or roasted broccoli
- Zucchini noodles
- Fresh cucumber & avocado salad
💡 Helpful Tips
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Cut salmon pieces evenly so they cook at the same time.
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the basket with oil before cooking.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 3 main ingredients
- Ready in under 15 minutes
- Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or healthy snacking
- Easily customizable for classic & diabetic lifestyles
