Description
Air Fryer Salmon Bites coated in a tangy lemon garlic butter sauce, delivering a quick, flavorful, and healthy seafood dish perfect for salads, bowls, or as a standalone snack.
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 combine the seasoning evenly over the salmon pieces.
- Add the sauce: In the same mixing bowl, add the melted butter, lemon juice, and minced garlic to the seasoned salmon. Toss everything together until the salmon is well coated with the lemon garlic butter sauce.
- Air fry the salmon: Place a liner in the basket of your air fryer to prevent the sauce from dripping through. Add the salmon pieces along with all the sauce to the lined basket. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 7 minutes. Avoid overcrowding the basket; cook in batches if necessary. There is no need to shake the basket during cooking.
- Serve them up: Remove the cooked salmon bites from the air fryer and serve immediately. These bites pair well with your favorite sides or as a topping for salads and macro bowls. Drizzle any remaining garlic lemon butter on top for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use parchment paper or an air fryer liner to prevent sauce from dripping or burning in the basket.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking; cook in multiple batches if needed.
- These salmon bites are versatile and can be served on salads, over veggies, or in macro bowls for meal variety.
- Fresh lemon juice enhances the brightness of the dish; bottled lemon juice is a less preferred substitute.
- You can adjust garlic quantity based on your personal 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
