Air Fryer Salmon Skewer Italian Spiedini
Air Fryer Salmon Skewers, Italian-style spiedini, are tender and juicy on the inside with lightly crisp edges and a flavorful compound butter finish. An easy recipe that comes together quickly and can also be baked, grilled, or pan-fried.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. skinless salmon cut into medium size dice
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- juice and zest from 1 lemon
- 2 gloves minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp. chopped Italian parsley
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
For the Parmesan Compound Butter
- 1/2 stick soft butter
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan
- 1 Tbsp. chopped Italian parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic + onion powder
Instructions
- MAKE THE COMPOUND BUTTER: In a bowl combine the butter, parmesan, parsley, garlic and onion powder. Refrigerate until ready to use
- PREPARE THE SALMON: In a bowl combine the cubed salmon, olive oil, parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon juice, zest, garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Marinate for 30 minutes.
- ASSEMBLE THE SPIEDINI: thread the salmon cubes tightly onto 8 inch metal or wooden skewers. If using wood skewers soak them in water before using.
- COOK THE SPIEDINI: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees cook the salmon spiedini for 6 -8 minutes. Baste with the compound butter the last 2 minutes Remove from the air fryer and brush again with the butter.