Description
These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are tender, flavorful cubes of salmon tossed in a lemon garlic butter sauce and perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a quick and easy dinner option. They make a fantastic protein-packed addition to salads, bowls, or served alongside your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless salmon filet, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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 sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss well to ensure all pieces are evenly seasoned.
- Add the sauce: In the same bowl, pour in the melted butter, lemon juice, and add the minced garlic. Toss gently to coat the salmon pieces thoroughly with the lemon garlic butter mixture.
- Air fry the salmon: Place a liner in your air fryer basket to prevent the sauce from dripping through. Arrange the salmon bites in a single layer in the basket without overcrowding. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 7 minutes. There is no need to shake the basket mid-cooking. If necessary, cook in two batches to maintain even cooking.
- Serve: Transfer the salmon bites to a serving plate and drizzle any remaining lemon garlic butter sauce over the top. Serve alongside your favorite sides, or place them on top of salads or macro bowls for a healthy complete meal.
Notes
- Using a liner in the air fryer basket is essential to keep the garlic lemon butter sauce from falling through the holes.
- Do not overcrowd the salmon in the air fryer basket; this ensures even cooking and a nice sear on each bite.
- These salmon bites are versatile—you can add them to salads, grain bowls, or enjoy with steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
- Use fresh garlic and fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- You can double the recipe but cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
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
