Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Garlic Cream Sauce, where crispy, golden-brown salmon meets a rich, creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, these bites are not only easy to make but also packed with flavor. Impress your family and friends with this crowd-pleaser that guarantees smiles around the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Fresh chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine salmon cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Place the seasoned salmon in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 8–10 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the salmon cooks, prepare the garlic cream sauce: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice; simmer gently until thickened.
- Serve crispy salmon bites drizzled with garlic cream sauce and garnish with chopped chives or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg