Description
These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are a quick and delicious meal featuring tender salmon cubes coated in a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or topped on salads and bowls, they offer a healthy and easy-to-make seafood option with minimal prep and cook time.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites
- 1 pound skinless salmon filet, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Lemon Garlic Butter 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 evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to combine and ensure the seasoning coats the salmon.
- Add the sauce: To the same bowl, pour in the melted butter, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Toss the salmon cubes in the lemon garlic butter mixture until well coated.
- Air fry the salmon: Place an air fryer liner in the basket to catch any sauce drips. Arrange the salmon cubes in a single layer inside the lined air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 7 minutes, without shaking halfway through. If needed, cook in two batches for best results.
- Serve them up: Remove the salmon bites from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite sides, or use them as a topping for salads or macro bowls. Drizzle any remaining lemon garlic butter sauce over the top for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use a liner in the air fryer basket to prevent sauce from dripping through and creating a mess.
- Do not overcrowd the basket to ensure even cooking and crisp edges.
- These salmon bites are versatile and can be enjoyed as a quick snack, appetizer, or a protein addition to salads and bowls.
- Feel free to double the recipe if cooking for more people, cooking in batches as necessary.
- Fresh garlic and lemon juice enhance the flavor but can be adjusted to taste preferences.
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
