Salmon Nuggets

A delicious (and kid friendly!) twist on fish

I love salmon for its content of lean protein, heart healthy Omega 3s, and versatility, but even I get tired of it sometimes.

CUE CRISPY SALMON NUGGETS!

I decided to test out something different in our air fryer and I was not disappointed! This recipe comes together with just a few ingredients and hardly any time. Best of all, my daughter now requests this just as often as she asks for her usual chicken nuggets. Huge mom win there!

I see lots of potential with this recipe. I used a teriyaki marinade because we were having rice bowls. But depending on what you are pairing the salmon with, you could use other marinades or spices as well. Use this as a base recipe to make protein for bowls, tacos, salads...get creative!

Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of fresh salmon

• 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce

• 1-2 cups of panko breadcrumbs

Instructions:

• Remove skin from the salmon and cut into bite size pieces. Place in a bowl.

• Pour teriyaki sauce over the salmon bits and stir to coat. Cover and marinate for about 30 minutes.

• Pour breadcrumbs into a dish. Depending on your preference, you may want to crush the breadcrumbs a little bit. Sometimes the particles can be too big and don't stick to the salmon as well.

• Toss each salmon piece in the breadcrumbs until it is covered with breadcrumbs.

• Place salmon pieces in air fryer in a single layer (you may need to cook in 2 batches). Air fry at 400 for about 8 minutes, until salmon is cooked but still tender.

• Pair with your favorite sides and enjoy!

Will you give this recipe a try too? Please let me know in the comments or if there are any other requests you'd like to see me make!