The Best Ever Crispy Salmon Bites for Kids, Adults and Babies 11 months & up
These Salmon Bites will be the best salmon bites you will ever try in your life! That is how good they are, plus they are made with clean, healthy ingredients, egg-free, dairy-free and baked into the most perfect texture. Getting kids to eat fish can sometimes be a challenge, but crispy salmon bites make it fun, tasty, and easy! If you are looking for healthy toddler dinner ideas, these are so easy to make, all in under 20 minutes. These bite-sized and flavorful salmon pieces are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and essential vitamins, supporting brain development, heart health, and overall growth. With a crispy coating, soft and moist inside, a kid-friendly flavor, these salmon bites are perfect for picky eaters and make a great addition to lunch, dinner, or even as a protein-packed snack. I promise you the whole house won’t stop eating them!
Why Kids Will Love Crispy Salmon Bites
- Crispy and Crunchy – The golden-brown coating gives a delicious crunch and soft inside, making them fun to eat.
- Egg-Free – These bites are made with no egg, no dairy, clean, simple healthy ingredients.
- Nutritious and Filling – Packed with protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients, they keep kids full and energized.
- Easy to Eat – Bite-sized portions make them perfect for little hands and great for dipping.
- Versatile and Customizable – Serve them with different dips like ketchup, honey mustard, ranch or for a baby-friendly dip make my homemade Tarter Sauce. Pair them with veggies, rice, or pasta. I paired it with a little ketchup and tomato cucumber salad.
A Family-Friendly, Healthy Way to Enjoy Salmon:
These crispy salmon bites are a delicious, kid-approved way to introduce seafood in a fun and flavorful way. With their crunchy coating and nutritious benefits, they’re a quick, easy, and healthy meal option that the whole family can enjoy together all in under 20 minutes! Make them for a family event or celebration, since they are egg and dairy free, a lot of kids can safely enjoy them.
Tips for Success:
-Make sure when buying the salmon you ask for skin off.
-Cube salmon into smaller pieces making it easy for little one’s to eat.
-Add parchment paper to baking tray, so it doesn’t stick on tray.
-When adding to tray lay them out flat not on top one another, so they crisp up nicely.
-You can use an air fryer if preferred. If you do I would take them out after 12-13 minutes.
What you need:
Substitutions:
Salmon- You can use farm raised or wild Atlantic Salmon.
Olive oil- I recommend using olive oil in this recipe, if you don’t have olive oil you can use any other neutral oil.
Breadcrumbs- You can use any breadcrumbs, panko, gluten-free breadcrumbs or make homemade breadcrumbs.
Dash Seasoning (Salt-Free)- This seasoning is very important in this recipe, a lot of the flavor is from the seasoning and adds to the crispy texture. You can use Dash Seasoning Original or I used the Garlic Herb Dash Seasoning (Salt Free).
Date Syrup- You can replace the date syrup with honey for 12 months and up.
If you enjoyed this recipe, here are some more healthy toddler dinner ideas you should check out:
Baby-Friendly Black Bean Tacos

Crispy Salmon Bites
Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400F
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Cube salmon into about 1/2-1 inch pieces
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Add to mixing bowl along with olive oil, dash seasoning, paprika, salt, date syrup and mix everything together
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Add breadcrumbs and mix, making sure to coat all your pieces
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Put parchment paper on baking tray and add salmon pieces flat on the tray, not overlapping one another
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Bake for 15 min until nice and crispy
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When ready serve alongside dip and enjoy!
These really were the best salmon bites we’ve ever tried, delicious!