Description
Delicious Air Fryer Salmon Bites with a crispy exterior and tender inside, enhanced with lemon and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
- Season the salmon bites with salt and pepper.
- Dip the salmon pieces in the lemon garlic butter sauce, making sure they are well coated.
- Place the salmon bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through and flaky.
- Remove from the air fryer and drizzle with any remaining sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Choose fresh salmon for the best flavor. Avoid overcrowding the basket to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg