Air Fryer Salmon Skewers

Air fryer salmon skewers are a quick and easy way to get dinner on the table without heating up the grill. Fresh salmon pieces are tossed with paprika, herbs, and olive oil, then skewered with zucchini and bell peppers for a balanced mix of protein and vegetables. The air fryer cooks the salmon until it is tender on the inside with lightly crisp edges, all in under 10 minutes of cook time. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a simple weeknight meal or appetizer. They are soooo good!

How to Make Air Fryer Salmon Skewers

Once the salmon is cut into bite sized pieces, the rest is easy. Toss it in olive oil, paprika, and herbs, do the same with the veggies, then thread everything onto skewers. Pop them in the air fryer and let it handle the cooking. No hovering over a pan or heating up the kitchen.

These skewers work for just about anything, from a quick weeknight dinner to a party platter. Prep them ahead, keep them in the fridge, and cook right before serving. They pair well with rice, salad, roasted potatoes, or a lineup of dipping sauces like tartar, garlic aioli, or yogurt dill.

It's also an easy way to get more seafood into your week without the stress of cooking a whole fish in the oven. The air fryer keeps the salmon tender inside with crisp edges every time, so you can serve them as a main dish or pass them around as an appetizer and know they'll get eaten.

Ingredients You'll Need For This Recipe

This recipe keeps things simple with fresh salmon, zucchini, and bell peppers tossed in olive oil and a few basic seasonings. There's nothing complicated here, just good, clean ingredients that cook up fast in the air fryer.

• 1 lb skinless, boneless salmon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8-10 zucchini slices
• 8-10 bell pepper pieces
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• ⅓ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried herbs

Step By Step Instructions

1. Toss and marinate salmon pieces at room temperature for 5-10 minutes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, half of the salt, the paprika, and half of the dried herbs.
2. Toss and marinate zucchini slices and bell pepper pieces with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then sprinkle over the rest of the salt and herbs.
3. Assemble the skewers by alternating salmon pieces with the vegetables on wooden or metal skewers. Preheat the air fryer if your model requires it. Place the skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don't overlap.
4. Cook at 360°F (180°C) for 8 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time (around 4 minutes), carefully flip the skewers to ensure even browning on all sides. Remove the skewers from the air fryer once the salmon is cooked through and slightly golden on the edges.

Tips and Tricks

Cut evenly for even cooking - Keep the salmon pieces and vegetables close to the same size so everything cooks at the same rate in the air fryer.

Don't overcrowd the basket - Give the skewers space so the hot air can circulate, which helps the salmon cook evenly and get those lightly crisp edges.

I hope you give these air fryer salmon skewers a try and see just how easy they are to make. With simple ingredients and quick cooking time, they're a recipe you can keep in your back pocket for busy nights or last minute get-togethers. Enjoy every amazing bite! Have fun 🙂 xoxo Olivia

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