Air Fryer Salmon Nuggets

Salmon nuggets cooked in the air fryer turn out crispy on the outside, and moist and tender on the inside--they make a great appetizer or main dish served over greens.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 364 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• cooking spray
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 (1 pound) skinless, center-cut salmon fillet, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
• 0.33333334326744 cup maple syrup
• 0.25 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
• 1.5 cups butter- and garlic-flavored croutons

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine maple syrup, chipotle powder, and salt in saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low to keep warm.

Step 3

Place croutons in the bowl of a mini food processor; pulse until crushed into fine crumbs. Transfer to a shallow bowl. Whisk egg in a separate bowl.

Step 4

Sprinkle salmon lightly with sea salt. Lightly dip salmon into egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Coat salmon in crouton breading and shake off extra. Set on a plate and mist lightly with cooking spray.

Step 5

Spray basket of the air fryer with cooking spray. Place salmon nuggets inside, working in batches to avoid overcrowding, if necessary.

Step 6

Cook in the preheated air fryer for 3 minutes. Gently turn salmon pieces, spray lightly with oil, and cook until salmon is cooked throughout, 3 to 4 more minutes. Place on a serving platter and drizzle with warm chipotle-maple syrup. Serve immediately.