Description
These Air Fryer Salmon Bites, coated in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce, offer a quick, easy, and flavorful salmon dish perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or as a topping for salads and bowls.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 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, then sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss well to evenly coat the pieces with the seasoning.
- Add the sauce: In the same mixing bowl, pour in the melted butter, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Toss the salmon again to ensure the bites are fully coated in 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. Arrange the salmon bites in the basket in a single layer without crowding them. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 7 minutes. There is no need to shake or turn the pieces midway. If necessary, cook in two batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Serve them up: Remove the salmon bites from the air fryer and serve immediately. Drizzle any remaining garlic lemon butter from the bowl over the salmon bites. Enjoy them on their own, or top them over salads, macro bowls, or your favorite veggies for a versatile meal.
Notes
- Using a liner in the air fryer basket helps keep the sauce from leaking and makes cleanup easier.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crisp edges on the salmon bites.
- These salmon bites are ideal for meal prep and can be enjoyed cold or reheated the next day over salads or in bowls.
- Feel free to adjust the lemon juice or garlic amounts to suit your taste preference.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the melted butter with olive oil or a plant-based butter alternative.
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
