Ingredients
Method
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels, then cut it into 1-inch bite-sized pieces. If it has skin on it, use a sharp knife to gently slice the skin off before dicing it into pieces.1 pound salmon
- Add the salmon to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle on the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and thyme, then gently toss until the salmon is evenly coated.1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon thyme
- Arrange the marinated salmon pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F for 7 minutes, flipping the bites halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition
Notes
One pound of salmon serves between 2-4 people, depending on what you are serving it with. If you plan to serve it with sides, this will feed 3-4 people.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer! Make sure the salmon is in a single layer with space between each piece. This helps them crisp up instead of steaming.
- Pat the salmon dry first. Removing excess moisture helps the seasoning stick better and improves the texture when cooking.
- Slice the salmon into evenly sized pieces. This helps ensure that all of the pieces cook in the same amount of time!
- Watch the cook time closely! Salmon cooks quickly, so keep an eye on it to avoid overcooking and drying it out.