Description
These Lemon Garlic Air Fryer Salmon Bites are a delicious and healthy seafood dish that’s quick and easy to make. The salmon is marinated in a flavorful mixture of garlic, lemon, and spices, then air-fried to perfection for a crispy finish. Serve these salmon bites as a main course with your favorite sides for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites:
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: In a medium bowl, toss salmon cubes with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Marinate for 10–15 minutes for extra flavor.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
- Cook the Salmon: Place salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6–8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until salmon is cooked through and lightly crisp.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Pair these salmon bites with rice, quinoa, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound salmon
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
