Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Air Fryer Salmon Bites

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This quick and easy salmon recipe features bite-sized pieces that cook evenly, turning perfectly crisp on the outside and tender inside. Great for a simple, flavorful meal with or without sauce.

20 min cook time
10 min prep
Servings
2
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Ingredients

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Garlic Cream Sauce

Directions

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  • Cut the salmon into evenly sized cubes.
    • 2 cup salmon, cubed (454 g)
  • Toss the salmon pieces with olive oil and your preferred seasonings: salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and a pinch of cayenne.
    • 2 tbsp olive oil (27 g)
    • 1 tsp salt (6 g)
    • ½ tsp black pepper (1 g)
    • ½ tsp garlic powder (1 g)
    • ½ tsp onion powder (1 g)
    • ½ tsp paprika (1 g)
    • ¼ tsp cayenne (0.50 g)
  • Arrange the salmon cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 390°F for 8–10 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
    • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a small pot, melt butter and sauté garlic briefly, then stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and parsley until smooth and fragrant.
      • ½ stick butter (57 g)
      • 2 tbsp garlic (18 g)
      • ½ cup heavy cream (120 g)
      • 1 tbsp lemon juice (15 g)
      • 1 tbsp parsley, chopped (3 g)
    • Drizzle the cooked salmon with the butter cream sauce and serve immediately.

      Nutrition Information

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      Per serving

      Nutrient
      Amount
      % DV
      Calories
      1,033 kcal
      52%
      Fat
      88 g
      113%
      Saturated fat
      36 g
      182%
      Trans fat
      1.4 g
      Fiber
      0.5 g
      1.7%
      Carbohydrates
      8.9 g
      3.2%
      Sugars
      1.9 g
      3.9%
      Protein
      48 g
      97%
      Sodium
      1,323 mg
      58%
      Cholesterol
      259 mg
      86%

      Total (2 servings)

      Nutrient
      Amount
      % DV
      Calories
      2,066 kcal
      104%
      Fat
      176 g
      226%
      Saturated fat
      72 g
      364%
      Trans fat
      2.8 g
      Fiber
      1 g
      3.4%
      Carbohydrates
      18 g
      6.4%
      Sugars
      3.8 g
      7.8%
      Protein
      96 g
      194%
      Sodium
      2,646 mg
      116%
      Cholesterol
      518 mg
      172%

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