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Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Quick & Juicy Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Lemony Garlic Butter

These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are quick, juicy, and packed with flavor, making them a perfect high-protein appetizer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1 pound Skinless Salmon Filet Recommended for optimum flavor absorption.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Use more or less to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground for best flavor.
For the Lemony Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Melted Butter Ghee or olive oil can be used for Whole30.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh is recommended over bottled.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic is best.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Season the salmon by cutting it into bite-sized cubes and mixing with kosher salt and black pepper.
  2. Melt the butter and mix in lemon juice and garlic, then toss with the salmon cubes.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes and line the basket with parchment paper.
  4. Place the salmon in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. Serve the salmon bites drizzled with any remaining garlic lemon butter sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 4bitesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 23gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure salmon is thawed properly and avoid overcrowding the air fryer for best results.

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