Description
Delicious and easy Air Fryer Salmon Bites coated in a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or to top salads and bowls, these salmon bites cook to tender, juicy perfection in just minutes using the air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 1 pound skinless salmon filet (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sauce
- 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 season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to combine and evenly coat the salmon.
- Add the sauce: To the same mixing bowl, add the melted butter, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Toss everything together until the salmon pieces are well coated in the lemon garlic butter sauce.
- Air fry the salmon: Place a liner in the air fryer basket to prevent the sauce from dripping through. Add the salmon cubes along with the sauce to the lined basket, making sure not to crowd them. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 7 minutes. Avoid shaking or stirring during cooking. If necessary, cook in two batches to ensure even cooking.
- Serve them up: Remove the salmon bites carefully and serve immediately. These are great on their own, on top of salads, macro bowls, or alongside your favorite sides. Drizzle any remaining garlic lemon butter from the bowl over the salmon for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use a liner or parchment paper with holes in your air fryer basket to prevent the sauce from dripping.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and proper crispness.
- These salmon bites pair well with fresh salads, steamed veggies, or rice bowls for a versatile meal.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with olive oil or a vegan butter alternative.
- Leftover salmon bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated carefully in the air fryer.
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
