Air Fryer Salmon Nuggets
If you are looking to increase the amount of fish your family eats, this recipe is a great place to start. My two kids can sometimes be picky, or selective, eaters. But, they ate these nuggets just as they would eat their favorite brand of chicken nuggets!
Why do we want to eat more fish?
The FDA recommends we eat 2-3 servings of fish from the “best choice” list each week. Here is a research based infographic post I made all about the FDA fish recommendations (see below)
Please scroll through the slides above to learn more about why it is so important to include fish in diets of babies, toddlers, kids, and adults!
What You’ll Need:
- An air fryer
- Salmon filets, or about 4 servings of salmon
- Eggs
- Breadcrumbs (panko)
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
Why use an air fryer?
I love using an air fryer for this recipe because it is quick, efficient, and doesn’t dry out the salmon like many cooking methods do. The salmon is left juicy and delicious, even after two rounds in the air fryer! My favorite air fryer is featured below:
Remember:
- Salmon is a type of fish, and fish is one of the top allergenic foods. If you feel your child is at a high risk for a fish allergy, please contact your pediatrician before serving this recipe to your child.
- This is a great recipe for babies 6m+
- Please ensure pieces sizes are appropriate for your baby’s age and chewing abilities.
- Serving with a sauce will make these nuggets safer to eat.
- Contact your pediatrician if you are unsure how to serve this recipe safely.
Did you make this recipe? Please be sure to let me know in the comments, and give me a rating!
Air Fryer Salmon Nuggets
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon If frozen, thaw
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt optional
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 F.
- Pat salmon dry and season salmon with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add salmon to the air fryer, ensuring the pieces do not touch. Please be sure to follow the instruction on your air fryer for safety.
- Cook the salmon for 8-15 minutes, depending on thickness. Salmon is done when it reaches 145 F.
- Transfer salmon to a large plate or bowl. Allow salmon to cool almost completely. Then, shred/mash with a fork.
- Add egg, breadcrumbs, and seasoning. mix to combine.
- Roll "nugget" sized pieces of the salmon mixture into balls, then flatten into desired shape. Add nuggets to the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook nuggets in two batches.
- Air fry at 400 F for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, serve, and enjoy! Don't forget your favorite nugget or fish dipping sauce. Drizzle with lemon juice if desired!
Notes
- This recipe works with other types of fish, too!