Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Garlic Cream Sauce
Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Garlic Cream Sauce are a delightful, quick dish that transforms tender salmon filets into crispy bites coated in a rich and creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe brings together the health benefits of salmon with a burst of flavors that will leave everyone wanting more. In just 30 minutes, you can create an impressive meal that pairs beautifully with a variety of sides, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon filets (6 ounces each), skin removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 390°F and spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat salmon filets dry and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat the salmon cubes in this mixture.
- Air fry the salmon for 4-5 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 140-145°F, flipping halfway through.
- While the salmon cooks, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in heavy cream, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Toss the cooked salmon bites in the creamy garlic sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg