5 from 51 votes
Air Fryer Salmon Bites (Lemon Garlic Butter)
This recipe prepares bite-sized salmon cubes seasoned with salt and pepper, tossed in a lemon garlic butter sauce, and cooked in an air fryer for a crispy exterior and tender interior. The sauce is made from melted butter, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic, providing bright and savory flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
241 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon cut into 1-inch cubes, skinless, filet
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
Instructions
- Season the salmon. Add the salmon to a mixing bowl and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Add the sauce. To the same mixing bowl, add the butter, lemon juice, and garlic. Toss to combine.
- Air fry the salmon. Place a liner in the basket of the air fryer (this is key to prevent the sauce from falling through). Add the salmon along with the sauce to the lined basket and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 5 to 7 minutes. Pro tip: Try not to crowd the salmon. If needed, cook in two batches. And there's no need to shake halfway through.
- Serve them up. Serve the salmon bites with your favorite sides or top on a salad or macro bowl. And don't forget to drizzle the remaining garlic lemon butter on top!
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Notes
- Replace butter with ghee or olive oil to make this recipe compliant with Whole30 diet guidelines.
Nutrition Information
Calories
241kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
409mg
(17%)
Potassium
573mg
(12%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
309IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 573mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 309IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.