Carnivore Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Golden, crispy salmon bites made simple just salmon, butter, and salt, ready in 10 minutes flat.
Equipment
- Air fryer Any basket-style air fryer works well you don't need anything fancy, just something that circulates hot air evenly.
- Mixing bowl For tossing the salmon cubes with butter and seasoning before they go in. Nothing special just something big enough to toss without spilling.
- Sharp knife Makes cubing the salmon quick and clean, which matters more than you'd think even pieces cook evenly and crisp up the same way.
- Cutting board A dedicated one for fish if you have it, just to keep flavors from lingering into other foods.
- Paper towels For patting the salmon dry before seasoning this small step is what gets you that crisp edge instead of a soft one.
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillet skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp butter or beef tallow melted
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper omit for strict carnivore
- ½ tsp garlic powder optional, omit for strict carnivore
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry. This is the single most important step for crispiness any surface moisture steams instead of crisps in the air fryer.
- Toss. In a bowl, combine the salmon cubes with melted butter or tallow, salt, and pepper (if using). Toss gently so every piece is coated.
- Arrange in a single layer. Place the salmon bites in the air fryer basket with a little space between each piece crowding traps steam and softens the crust.
- Air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the edges are deeply golden and the salmon flakes easily.
- Rest for a minute or two before serving this lets the crust set and the inside finish gently.