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brown sugar and chili powder salmon bites with rice and green beans
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Salmon Bites

These Salmon Bites are an easy 8-ingredient, 15-minute dinner. Cubed salmon is tossed in a simple brown sugar, chili powder rub and air fried or baked until crispy!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 187kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar dark or light
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless salmon cubed into 1-2 inch chunks, then patted dry
  • See “What to Serve with Salmon Bites” for recommended sauces/sides
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Instructions

  • Mix together cornstarch, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and salt in a sealed gallon sized ziplock baggie.
  • Place salmon into baggie, seal, then gently shake until all the salmon pieces are evenly coated in the spices.
  • To air fry (preferred method): preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F, spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil spray, place on salmon bites in an even layer (spread them out so there is space between each piece), spray salmon with avocado cooking oil, and air fry for 6-8 minutes or until the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 135 (my preferred) - 145 degrees F or when the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  • To bake in the oven: preheat oven to 425 degrees F and spray an unlined baking sheet generously with avocado oil cooking spray. Place salmon onto the prepared baking sheet, again, in a single layer without touching, spray with avocado oil cooking spray, and bake in preheated oven for about 8 minutes.
  • Serve cooked salmon plain, with dipping sauces, and/or with sides of choice, and enjoy!
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Nutrition

Serving: 4oz (weighed before cooking) | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 642mg | Potassium: 595mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

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