Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Garlic Butter
Crispy, garlic-butter salmon bites cooked to perfection in the air fryer. A healthy, high-protein meal that’s ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lbs Salmon fillet, cubed into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp Melted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat salmon cubes dry with paper towels to ensure a crisp sear.
- In a bowl, toss salmon with melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place salmon in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between pieces.
- Air fry for 7-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden brown.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice immediately after removing from the fryer.