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Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Eliza
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Low Salt

Description

These Air Fryer Salmon Bites feature tender, juicy salmon cubes tossed in a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Ready in just 20 minutes, this delicious and healthy recipe makes for a quick appetizer or a protein-rich addition to salads and bowls.

Ingredients

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

  1. Season salmon: In a mixing bowl, add the cubed salmon and season evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to ensure all pieces are coated.
  2. Add sauce: To the same bowl, pour in the melted butter, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Toss the salmon cubes again to coat them thoroughly with the lemon garlic butter sauce.
  3. Air fry salmon bites: Place an air fryer basket liner inside the basket to catch any drippings and prevent the sauce from falling through. Arrange the salmon bites in a single layer without crowding them. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 5 to 7 minutes until cooked through. Avoid shaking the basket during cooking and if necessary, cook the salmon in two batches to maintain crispness and even cooking.
  4. Serve them up: Remove the salmon bites carefully and serve immediately with your favorite sides, over a salad, or as part of a macro bowl. Drizzle any remaining lemon garlic butter sauce on top for extra flavor.

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
  • Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the size of salmon cubes and individual air fryer models.
  • Use an air fryer basket liner to prevent sauce from dripping and making a mess.
  • Leftover lemon garlic butter can be used as a dipping sauce or drizzled on other seafood dishes.
  • Salmon can be substituted with other firm fish like cod or halibut for variation.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipekind.com/air-fryer-lemon-garlic-butter-salmon-bites-recipe/