Air Fryer Salmon Nuggets with Sriracha-Mayo Dipping Sauce Recipe
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Salmon Nuggets coated in seasoned breading, served with a spicy sriracha mayo dipping sauce. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a healthier twist on a classic favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Salmon Nuggets
- 1 pound salmon filet (skin removed)
- ½ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup regular bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Oil spray or brush for air fryer basket and salmon nuggets
Dipping Sauce
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (more to taste)
- Fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Salmon: Chop the salmon into 1 inch chunks and pat them dry thoroughly with a paper towel to ensure crispiness.
- Mix Flour and Seasoning: Combine the flour and Old Bay seasoning in a shallow dish for the first coating.
- Prepare Egg Wash: Whisk the eggs together with 2 tablespoons of water in a second dish until fully blended.
- Prepare Breadcrumb Mixture: In a third dish, mix together panko bread crumbs, regular bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Coat Salmon Nuggets: Coat each salmon chunk first in the flour mixture, then dip it into the egg wash, and finally coat it thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to help breadcrumbs adhere.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spritz or brush the air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking. Arrange the coated salmon nuggets in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Air Fry Nuggets: Spritz the tops of the salmon pieces with oil for extra crispiness. Air fry at 400°F (204°C) for 8-9 minutes, flipping the nuggets halfway through the cooking time and spraying with oil again to ensure even browning.
- Make Dipping Sauce: While the salmon cooks, whisk together mayonnaise and sriracha in a small bowl. Adjust sriracha according to your heat preference.
- Serve: Once cooked, sprinkle fresh dill over the salmon nuggets for a burst of fresh flavor and serve immediately with the spicy sriracha mayo dipping sauce.
Notes
- Make sure to pat the salmon dry to ensure the coating sticks and crisps properly.
- Use skinless salmon fillet to avoid chewy texture in nuggets.
- You can adjust the amount of sriracha in the dipping sauce to match your spice tolerance.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation and even cooking.
- These nuggets are best enjoyed fresh and crispy immediately after air frying.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer for best texture retention.
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