Description
These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are a quick, easy, and healthy dinner option featuring tender, juicy salmon cubes tossed in a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer, they are crispy on the outside and moist inside, making a perfect protein-packed meal or appetizer.
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 Salmon: Add the cubed salmon into a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently until all pieces are evenly seasoned.
- Add Sauce: In the same mixing bowl, pour in the melted butter, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Toss the salmon cubes again so they are well coated with the lemon garlic butter mixture.
- Air Fry Salmon Bites: Line the air fryer basket with a liner to prevent the sauce from dripping through. Place the coated salmon cubes in the basket, spreading them out to avoid crowding. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 5 to 7 minutes. There is no need to shake the basket midway. If your basket is small, cook in two batches for best results.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the salmon bites hot with your favorite sides, or use them to top salads or macro bowls. Drizzle any remaining garlic lemon butter sauce on top for extra flavor.
Notes
- Using a liner in the air fryer basket is essential to catch the butter sauce and make cleanup easier.
- Do not overcrowd the salmon to ensure even cooking and crispy edges.
- These bites cook very quickly; monitor closely to avoid overcooking.
- Feel free to adjust lemon juice and garlic quantities for stronger or milder flavor.
- Can be served with steamed vegetables, rice, or on top of greens for a nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces (about 1/4 pound or 113 grams)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: air fryer salmon bites, lemon garlic salmon, healthy salmon recipe, easy dinner recipe, air fryer seafood
