Blackened Air Fryer Salmon Bites

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Blackened Air Fryer Salmon Bites

These simple blackened air fryer salmon bites are served with a fresh salsa made from creamy avocado and cool cucumber. With pops of flavor from cilantro and green onion, these elements pair perfectly with the slightly spicy, crispy crust of the blackened salmon.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Main Course

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Servings: servings

Calories: 307kcal

Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

For the salmon:

½ tablespoon cumin
½ tablespoon chili powder
½ tablespoon paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon coarse salt
1 ½ - 2 pounds salmon cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil

For the salsa:

3 avocados chopped
1 English cucumber seeded and chopped
4 green onions thinly sliced
1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Season the salmon. Mix blackening seasonings together in a small bowl. Pat the salmon dry with with a paper towel and liberally season with olive oil and blackening seasoning. Set aside and preheat the air fryer to 400˚F (200˚C).
Air fry. Arrange the salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each piece. Air fry for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through and the outside is lightly charred.
Make the salsa. While the salmon cooks, add the chopped avocado, cucumber, green onion, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic to a bowl. Stir gently to combine, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

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