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Air Fryer Salmon Nuggets

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35 min

Air Fryer Salmon Nuggets

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Time

35 min

Serving

4 persons

Calories

364

Rating

4.00★ (1)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Buriak
Crispy on the outside, moist and tender on the inside, these salmon nuggets are finished off with a sweet chipotle-maple drizzle. These make a great appetizer and are also tasty served over greens. Try and find center-cut salmon filets that are at least 1-inch thick. I usually buy extra salmon, and trim off the thinner outer edges, saving for another use. I like to use a Misto® sprayer with my own oil, but feel free to use regular cooking spray.

Ingredients

  • maple syrup: 0.33333 cup
  • ground dried chipotle pepper: 0.25 tsp
  • pinch sea salt: 1 piece
  • ½ cups butter- and garlic-flavored croutons: 1 piece
  • egg: 1 piece
  • skinless, center-cut salmon fillet, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks: 1 piece (1 pound)
  • cooking spray:

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  1. Combine maple syrup, chipotle powder, and salt in saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low to keep warm.
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  2. 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.
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  3. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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  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.
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  5. Spray basket of the air fryer with cooking spray. Place salmon nuggets inside, working in batches to avoid overcrowding, if necessary.
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  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.
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