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Air-Fryer Chipotle Salmon Nuggets

Think “taco-truck meets chicken nugget” — but with buttery salmon at the center and zero bread crumbs in sight.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 260kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb skinless salmon fillets cut into 1-inch cubes; sub: trout, cod, or firm tofu
  • Olive or avocado-oil spray
  • 1 tsp chipotle powder sub: chili powder + pinch cayenne
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika sub: regular paprika + liquid smoke drop
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder sub: minced fresh garlic
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp almond flour optional crunch; sub: crushed pork rinds, coconut flour, or omit
  • Lime wedges & cilantro to serve

Instructions

  • Prep & season: Pat salmon dry. In a bowl, combine chipotle, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and almond flour. Add salmon; mist lightly with oil spray and gently toss until every cube is coated.
  • Preheat the fryer: Heat air fryer to 400°F for 5 min.
  • Air-fry: Arrange salmon cubes in a single layer. Air-fry 6–8 min, shaking halfway, until exterior is deep golden and internal temp hits 130–135°F for medium.
  • Finish & serve: Squeeze with lime, scatter cilantro, and serve hot with chipotle-lime mayo or over cauliflower rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 260kcal | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g
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