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Overhead view of homemade crispy parmesan salmon bites recipe on a plate with dipping sauce, served on a white kitchen counter in a casual style.

Crispy Parmesan Salmon Bites Recipe

Crispy parmesan-coated salmon bites recipe that are golden, crunchy, and perfect for family dinners or parties.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting time (for coating to adhere): 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: $18

Equipment

  • 1 Large rimmed baking sheet For baking
  • 1 Wire cooling rack Optional, helps with crispiness
  • 1 Meat thermometer Ensures doneness at 145°F
  • 3 Shallow dishes For breading station (flour, eggs, coating)
  • 1 Pastry brush For oil application
  • 1 Air fryer basket Optional alternative method

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Fresh salmon fillet Skin removed, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 large Eggs Beaten
  • 0.5 cup All-purpose flour For dredging
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil For baking
  • Cooking spray For air fryer method

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F or air fryer to 400°F.
  • Pat the salmon chunks dry with a paper towel.
  • Prepare a breading station with 3 shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with the coating mix.
  • Mix together parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • Coat each salmon chunk in flour, then dip in egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Place coated salmon pieces on a large rimmed baking sheet (with wire rack if using), and drizzle with olive oil or spray lightly if using air fryer.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes or air fry for 8–10 minutes until golden and cooked through (internal temp 145°F).
  • Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 460mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 1mg