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What about Salmon candy bites to help the kids discover this great fish? Air Fryer Maple Salmon is a kind of candy! So simple! Plus, grown-ups will enjoy it with extra black sesame and scallions.
This is what I had in mind doing this new food blog of mine! Recipes that are winning the little ones’ hearts and Papa and Mama! Kids are all about texture! They love the tenderness and a bit of crunch and sweetness; this salmon is a great way to make your kids fall in love with fish. If fish is not a problem? Well, it will be a new favourite at the table with this Air Fryer Maple Salmon bite! Cutting the salmon into such small cubes makes it safer not to forget one of those delicate bones and caramelize more sides, making it yummier!
Maple Syrup or Honey?
As a Canadian, please don’t ask me to choose; I will always go first with maple syrup. Although in a neutral world, both are great for this recipe. Health-wise, the honey is a bit less complex mineral-wise but has some extra vitamins Maple syrup doesn’t contain. The glycemic index for Maple syrup is lower, so it won’t kick your kid’s blood sugar to heights. Also, being a recipe suitable for babies, honey is not recommended for little ones under one year old, which could cause infant botulism. So the clear winner here: you choose!
Air Fryer Rules!
Don’t we love our air fryers? Since I’m a mother, it’s the machine I use the most! For this recipe, you’ll see it’s a portion for two persons, but it’s three because the kiddos don’t eat entire portions. Also, always preheat your air fryer for 2-3 minutes before using it! It makes a difference! On another note, try that the salmon doesn’t touch the basket for this recipe so it can correctly crisp up on all sides. We don’t want a floppy salmon; we want it crispy on the outside and right on the inside!
Possible to Do in the Oven?
Yes, of course, but it won’t give as much crunch as with the Air fryer. The oven should be at full strength! And again, make sure the bits of salmon don’t touch to make them this lovely crunchy layer on each side!
Serve with
I love to serve fish on coconut rice; the kids love it, too! It’s cooking rice with half water and half coconut milk. A little veggie on the side, and the kids will have no problem attacking this plate!
The Adult Version
This is where the fun began: the grown-ups can tune up this dish so easily! Start by adding a tad of extra glaze and salt to the salmon, a few black sesame seeds and scallions on top to make it adult-friendly! I mean, usually, kids like simple… I know at least my boy would be turned off immediately by black sesame seeds! But if your kid is adventurous, go for it!
Other Fun Air Fryer Recipes
- Cheeseburger Dumplings
- Air fryer chicken bites
- Easy Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters
Air Fryer Maple Salmon
What about Salmon candy bites to help the kids discover this great fish? Air Fryer Maple Salmon is simply glazing the salmon bits with maple syrup, some salt and up in the Air fryer! So simple!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: air fryer, candy, kid-friendly, maple, salmon, syrup
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 402kcal
Author: Marie Breton
Ingredients
- 400 g salmon fillet thick part
- 30 ml maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt
Toppings
- scallions
- black sesame seeds
Metric – US Customary
Instructions
Cut the skin off and debone the salmon into 2-3 cm cubes.
Mix the maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and salmon pieces in a small bowl.
Cook in the Air fryer at 200°C (400F°) for 10 minutes.
Add the toppings and extra salt for the grown-ups.
Notes
Serve on coconut rice (half water-half coconut milk) and some veggies!
Nutrition
Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 1026mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Maple Salmon
Amount per Serving
Calories
402
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
Cholesterol
110
mg
37
%
Sodium
90
mg
4
%
Potassium
1026
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
14
g
5
%
Sugar
12
g
13
%
Protein
40
g
80
%
Vitamin A
80
IU
2
%
Calcium
46
mg
5
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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