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!
