Description
Tender salmon bites coated in a lemon garlic butter and cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Coat the salmon pieces in the lemon garlic butter sauce.
- Place the coated salmon bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through and crispy on the outside.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Don’t skip the fresh herbs—they really lift the flavor. You can use olive oil instead of butter for a dairy-free option. Let kids help with seasoning to make it a fun family activity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg