Description
Delicious and tender Air Fryer Salmon Bites tossed in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce, cooked to perfection in just minutes. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a healthy snack, appetizer, or a light meal, offering rich flavors and the benefits of perfectly cooked salmon using an air fryer.
Ingredients
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 to a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to evenly coat the salmon pieces with the seasoning.
- Add sauce: To the same mixing bowl, pour in the melted butter, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic. Toss the salmon again to fully combine and coat the salmon bites with the lemon garlic butter sauce.
- Air fry salmon bites: Line the basket of your air fryer with a liner to prevent the butter and sauce from dripping through. Arrange the salmon bites in a single layer in the basket without overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary.
- Cook: Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and cook the salmon for 5 to 7 minutes. There’s no need to shake or flip the salmon halfway through the cooking time.
- Serve: Once cooked, transfer the salmon bites to a serving dish. Drizzle with any remaining lemon garlic butter sauce from the bowl. Serve warm alongside your favorite sides, over a salad, or in a macro bowl.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking; cook in batches if needed.
- Using an air fryer liner or parchment paper with holes helps to prevent sauce from falling through the basket.
- Fresh garlic enhances the flavor, but you can adjust the amount according to your preference.
- Salmon bites are perfect for quick snacks or adding protein to salads and bowls.
- Ensure salmon is fresh and properly cubed for uniform cooking.
