Maple Mustard Air Fryer Salmon Bites – literally just whipped these up for lunch the other and they were so easy to make and so delicious, so I knew I had to share with you. They’re protein packed, full of flavor, and perfect to make for lunch or dinner.
Sweet yet savory, it uses a homemade maple mustard that’s basically like honey mustard but with maple syrup instead because sometimes too much honey makes me bloated. As Healthline talks about, Honey is high in fructose, a type of simple sugar that’s classified as a FODMAP. While I absolutely eat it and incorporate it into my recipes here and there, I do try to limit my intake of things high in fructose on a daily basis as too much of it can upset my stomach. So, if I get a little honey as a sweetener when ordering a matcha out at a coffee shop, I try to make sure I reduce my fructose intake throughout the rest of the day to avoid FODMAP stacking- hence the use of maple in these air fryer salmon bites for lunch. Ya feel me? Anyways, if you personally prefer honey here, you can absolutely substitute it and adjust the amount to meet your flavor preferences. Either way, the tang of the dijon mustard pairs perfectly with a little bit of sweetness here, which also helps to cartelize the salmon bites when cooking in the air fryer.
Maple Mustard Air Fryer Salmon Bites – Recipe FAQ’s:
- “This recipe calls for Salmon. Can I use/substitute a different fish instead?”
- If you are able to, I definitely would recommend salmon specifically for this recipe. I think it holds up better when air fryer and the flavors of it also pairs best with the marinade. However, if you’re not able to get Salmon or aren’t a fan of it, you can try it with a similar fish, such as any of these ones as mentioned in this fish substitute guide:
- “I don’t have an air fryer, but I want to make this recipe. What should I do?”
- If you don’t have an air fryer for these Maple Mustard Air Fryer Salmon bites, the next best option would be baking them at a high temperate, like 400, until golden brown and cooked through in the oven.
If you have any additional questions about the recipe/ingredients/directions – feel free to drop them in the comments and I can add them to this list!
Maple Mustard Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Course: Mains10
minutes10
minutesIngredients
1 filet 1 of Salmon, cut into cubes
2 tsp 2 dijon
2 tbsp 2 maple syrup
1 tbsp 1 garlic-infused olive oil
salt to taste
pepper to taste
Directions
- Combine dijon, maple syrup, and garlic-infused olive oil in a bowl and mix well. Add in salt and pepper to taste.
- Marinate salmon cubes in the maple mustard sauce (the longer they marinate, the more flavor they will absorb.
- Air fry (spray basket with avocado oil to prevent sticking) at 390 for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, or until salmon is cooked through and golden.
