Air Fryer Salmon Bites (Lemon Garlic Butter) – Quick & Easy Dinner
These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are coated in a zesty lemon garlic butter, making them quick, flavorful, and perfect for salads, bowls, or veggies. A simple, high-protein meal ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skinless salmon filet, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Season salmon cubes with salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Add melted butter, lemon juice, and minced garlic to the salmon and toss to coat.
- Place a liner in the air fryer basket. Add salmon cubes and sauce, avoiding overcrowding.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 5–7 minutes. No need to shake halfway; cook in batches if needed.
- Serve with favorite sides or on salads, drizzling remaining lemon garlic butter on top.
Notes
- For a Whole30 version, replace butter with ghee or olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 241
- 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