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Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Salmon Bites

This easy lemon garlic salmon bites recipe turns out perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Enjoy them for a healthy high-protein appetizer, or use this recipe as a main dish and serve with side dishes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 274 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound salmon
  • 3 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp sea salt to taste
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

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  1. Stir together the avocado oil, fresh minced garlic, paprika, onion powder, sea salt, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Set aside until ready to use.
  2. Remove the salmon filet from its packaging, set it on a cutting board, and if need be, pat off any excess moisture using a paper towels.
  3. Use a sharp knife to cut the salmon into bite-sized pieces. Salmon skin is more difficult to cut through than salmon flesh so you may need to run the knife back and forth several times to get through the skin, depending on the sharpness of your knife.
  4. Transfer the chopped salmon to a sealable container or a zip lock bag. Pour in the marinade, seal the bag, and move the salmon around until it is all coated with marinade.
  5. Marinate at least 20 minutes, up to 12 hours.
  6. When you’re ready to cook, preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 4 minutes. After the machine has finished preheating, spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray.
  7. Transfer the marinated bite-sized salmon pieces to the air fryer basket and arrange them in a single layer. It is okay if the salmon cubes are touching, but avoid overcrowding.
  8. Air fry for 9 to 11 minutes, or until salmon reaches your desired level of crisp. I air fry for 10 minutes.
  9. Salmon is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. You can check the internal temperature by inserting a meat thermometer into one of the largest pieces of salmon.
  10. Serve air fryer lemon garlic salmon bites with your favorite side dishes and your healthy dinner!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 4) Calories 274kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 193mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 4)
Calories 274kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 193mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.