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Close-up of a bowl filled with brown rice topped with crispy-edged Air Fryer Salmon cubes, cucumber, and sauce.

Air Fryer Salmon (Crispy Edges)

This recipe makes delicious, crispy-edged salmon in your air fryer. It's a quick and healthy dinner option perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 1 lb salmon boneless, skinless, cut into 1-2 inch cubes
Spice Rub
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar break apart if clumpy
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon table salt
Other
  • 2–3 teaspoons avocado or olive oil

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Remove the skin from your salmon, if it has skin. Pat with paper towels so the surface is mostly dry. Cut your salmon into cubes, 1 to 2 inches each.
  2. Mix the spices together in a small bowl.
  3. Toss your salmon cubes in the spices and oil. Use your hands to mix it all together.
  4. Place your salmon pieces in the air fryer and spread them out so they are not overcrowded. Air fry at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 8 minutes.
  5. Your salmon is ready when it is textured and golden on the outside, and juicy on the inside. It should flake easily with a fork.

Notes

This spice mix works for 1 to 1.5 pounds of salmon. If using 1.5 pounds, the coating will be less thorough, and you may want to add more salt to taste after cooking.

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