Description
Delicious Air Fryer Salmon Bites coated in a tangy lemon garlic butter sauce. Perfectly tender and flavorful, these quick and easy salmon bites make a fantastic protein-packed snack or meal addition. Enjoy them on their own, atop salads, or alongside your favorite sides for a versatile and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless salmon filet, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Season the salmon: Add the salmon cubes to a mixing bowl and sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to evenly coat the salmon with the seasoning.
- Add the sauce: In the same bowl, pour in the melted butter, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Toss the salmon again to ensure each piece is well coated with the lemon garlic butter sauce.
- Air fry the salmon: Line the basket of your air fryer with a liner to prevent sauce from dripping through. Place the salmon cubes along with all the sauce into the lined basket in a single layer, avoiding crowding. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 7 minutes without shaking or flipping. If needed, cook in two batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Serve them up: Remove the salmon bites from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving dish. Drizzle any remaining garlic lemon butter over the salmon bites. Serve immediately with your favorite sides, over salads, or in grain bowls for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Using an air fryer liner or parchment paper helps keep the basket clean and prevents the sauce from dripping through.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking and crispy edges.
- These salmon bites are versatile and can be enjoyed alone or added to salads, bowls, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute melted butter with olive oil or a vegan butter alternative.
- Freshly minced garlic adds the best flavor; however, garlic powder can be used in a pinch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 241 kcal
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 409 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
