Description
These Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Garlic Cream Sauce are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and smothered in a rich, creamy garlic sauce. A quick and healthy dinner or appetizer that’s bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
For the salmon bites:
- 1 lb fresh salmon, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
For the garlic cream sauce:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or brush with olive oil.
- Toss the salmon cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika (if using). Arrange the salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the salmon bites for 7-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F/63°C).
- While the salmon is cooking, make the garlic cream sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice, and simmer for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
- Once the salmon bites are done, drizzle the garlic cream sauce over them and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately, either as an appetizer or with your favorite sides.
Notes
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for some extra heat.
- These salmon bites can also be served with a side of vegetables or rice for a full meal.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the butter and cream with coconut milk or a non-dairy alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (about 3-4 salmon bites)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg