Cajun Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Creamy Dip
Cajun Air Fryer Salmon Bites are packed with bold flavor and ready in under 20 minutes. Tender salmon is coated in smoky spices, air fried to perfection, and served with a creamy dipping sauce.
Servings: 4 servings, if using 4 oz per serving
Calories: 283kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Salmon Bites
- 1 lb salmon fillet skinless and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil plus more for spraying
- sea salt and pepper to taste
For the Creamy Dipping Sauce
- 3 tablespoons mayo
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1-2 teaspoons sriracha or to taste
- 1 teaspoon lime juice or to taste
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Prep the salmon: Cut salmon into 1–1.5-inch cubes and place in a bowl.
- Season: Add Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, black pepper, and avocado oil. Toss until evenly coated.
- Preheat: Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Air fry: Arrange salmon in a single layer with space between pieces. Air fry for 5–10 minutes, flipping once, or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
- Make the dip: In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, ketchup, sriracha, lime juice, and Cajun seasoning. Taste and adjust with more lime juice or heat as needed.
- Garnish & serve: Transfer salmon to a plate, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve with creamy dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Lightly spray the salmon with oil before air frying for extra golden edges
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice for brightness
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer for best texture
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 682mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2089IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg