Air Fryer Salmon Nuggets
Description
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.
Ingredients
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1/3 cup maple syrup
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1/4 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
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1 pinch sea salt
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1 1/2 cups butter- and garlic-flavored croutons
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1 large egg
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1 (1 pound) skinless, center-cut salmon fillet, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
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cooking spray
Directions
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.
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.
3
Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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.
5
Spray basket of the air fryer with cooking spray. Place salmon nuggets inside, working in batches to avoid overcrowding, if necessary.
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.