Crispy Salmon Bites for Baby + Toddler (Baby-Led Weaning)
These Crispy Salmon Bites for Baby + Toddler are a great way to serve fish to baby! Great for baby-led weaning or the finger food stage – 9+ months and up.
These salmon bites are a great way to introduce salmon to your baby or toddler in an easy-to-eat foolproof way.
Salmon bites are coated in crispy breadcrumbs and flavored with a big pinch of dried herbs, then baked until crispy golden brown.
Serve with steamed vegetables and your babe’s favorite dipping sauce for a new baby-approved meal.
Get the recipe: Crispy Herb Salmon Bites for Baby + Toddler
These salmon bites are a great way to introduce salmon to baby or toddler in an easy-to-eat foolproof way.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb salmon fillets skin removed, cut into 1” thick pieces
- 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 3 teaspoons dried parsley
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degree F. Spray or line a baking sheet.
- Pat dry the salmon pieces.
- In a small bowl, stir the flour and salt and pepper (if using) together.
- In another small bowl, whisk the eggs together
- In another small bowl, stir the breadcrumbs, seasoning, parsley, salt and pepper (if using) together.
- One at a time, coat the salmon pieces. First coat the salmon in the flour, dusting off any excess, then dip in the egg mixture and then toss in the breadcrumbs until completely coated. Place coated salmon pieces onto baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve with steamed broccoli and cauliflower.
Notes
Fish: you can use this recipe on any firm fish your family prefers.
Age: 9+ months
Gluten Free: To make these gluten-free, use your favorite store-bought or homemade gluten free breadcrumbs.
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15 Comments on “Crispy Salmon Bites for Baby + Toddler (Baby-Led Weaning)”
Can these be made at a lower temperature or on a skillet? My fire alarm goes off anytime I use a temperature higher then 420 😆
Yes, you can cook them at 400 for an extra 5 minutes or in a skillet with a little olive oil. We had one of those fire alarms for a while that went off anytime we made toast 😂
I’ve been making this for my daughter since she was about 7 months old and she absolutely loves it. One of the times her Dad tried it and now he absolutely loves this too. I make this dish at least once every two weeks for the both of them. It’s seriously so easy and probably my baby’s favorite meal.
So glad your entire family loves this recipe and it’s on your dinner rotation. Thanks for sharing your review:)
Can you use frozen salmon?
Can you recommend a sauce or dip to go with these?
My toddler would eat these salmon bites (and literally anything else) with ranch! haha! But you could serve these with any dip your little one prefers. If older than a year, a nice Miso Honey dip would be yummy.
Hi, can these be kept in the fridge and reheated ?
Thanks
Yes. I would recommend reheating in a skillet so they remain crispy.
Hi michele, just want to let you know when making this, i was so skeptical my picky 18months baby won’t even have a second bite. O my, was i wrong, she loved it! It amazed me how she picked and eat eat eat. Thank you for all of your recipes, now i want to make them all 😉
I love this!! So happy your little one liked this recipe. Let me know which recipe you are going to try next.
So good! I tried these for my daughters 2nd birthday instead of hot dogs and all her friends loved them to. Thank you!
This is amazing! Bravo to you for serving salmon at a 2nd birthday party!
Can I freeze the extra?
I haven’t tried freezing these, but if you do let us know how it goes.