Description
Air Fryer Salmon Bites coated in a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce, perfect for a quick and easy dinner. These tender 1-inch salmon cubes are seasoned and air fried to perfection, making a versatile dish ideal for salads, bowls, or simple sides.
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 with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
- Add the sauce: In the same bowl, pour in the melted butter, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Toss the salmon cubes again to fully coat them with the lemon garlic butter sauce.
- Air fry the salmon: Place a liner in the air fryer basket to prevent sauce from dripping through. Arrange the salmon bites in a single layer without crowding. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 7 minutes. If needed, cook in batches to maintain proper spacing. There is no need to shake or turn halfway through cooking.
- Serve them up: Transfer the cooked salmon bites to a serving dish. Drizzle any remaining garlic lemon butter sauce over the top. Serve alongside your favorite sides, or use as a topping for salads or macro bowls for a versatile meal.
Notes
- Use an air fryer liner or parchment paper with holes to prevent sauce from dripping through the air fryer basket.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking and crispy edges.
- Salmon bites are perfect for meal prep—use on top of salads, bowls, or steamed vegetables for easy meal variety.
- If you don’t have fresh garlic, garlic powder can be used as a substitute, adjusting quantity to taste.
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
