Air-Fried Spicy Salmon Nuggets with Avocado Lime Sauce
Tender salmon bites are seasoned with onion, garlic, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil, then quickly cooked in the air fryer for a lightly sweet, spicy finish. A creamy avocado-lime sauce made with cottage cheese and garlic adds bright citrus flavor, making these bites a polished yet easy choice for an appetizer, light lunch, or weeknight dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Spicy Salmon Nuggets with Avocado Lime Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 64
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- 2
Combine onion powder, garlic powder, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Stir to combine. Rub the salmon with the spice mixture on all sides.
- 3
Spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place the salmon in the basket and cook in the preheated air fryer until it flakes easily with a fork and is browned all over, about 5 minutes, shaking halfway through cooking time.
- 4
Place cottage cheese, avocado, garlic, salt, lime zest, and lime juice in the jar of a blender; blend on high until the sauce is smooth and well combined, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 5
Serve salmon bites with avocado lime sauce.
- Calories 532.85 kcal High 27%
- Protein 44.61 g Good Source 89%
- Carbohydrate 25.38 g 9%
- Total Fat 30.69 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 5.54 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 97.63 mg High 33%
- Sodium 256.87 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 8.19 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 8.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 75.92 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.68 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 1242.33 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin A 41.17 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 31.66 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Air Fried Spicy Salmon Nuggets with Avocado Lime Sauce is made with 12 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado, Brown Sugar, Cottage Cheese, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 532.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Spicy Salmon Nuggets with Avocado Lime Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Brown Sugar, Cottage Cheese, Garlic, Granulated Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Spicy Salmon Nuggets with Avocado Lime Sauce?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 532.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Spicy Salmon Nuggets with Avocado Lime Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Air-Fried Spicy Salmon Nuggets with Avocado Lime Sauce healthy?
- Air-Fried Spicy Salmon Nuggets with Avocado Lime Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 532.85 calories and 44.61 g of protein, or 89% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 256.87 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.54 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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