Description
Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Garlic Cream Sauce are a quick and delightful dish that combines tender, air-fried salmon with a rich, creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, these bites deliver a burst of flavor with every bite. The air fryer ensures a crispy exterior while keeping the salmon juicy inside, making them an irresistible choice for seafood lovers. Serve these savory bites over rice, mashed potatoes, or enjoy them as a delicious appetizer. With easy prep and cleanup, you’ll be impressed by how quickly this gourmet dish comes together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon filets (6 ounces each), skin removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- Fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F and spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat the salmon dry and cut it into 1-inch cubes.
- In a medium bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss the salmon cubes in this mixture until well coated.
- Place salmon bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes, flipping halfway until they reach an internal temperature of 140-145°F.
- While the salmon cooks, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in heavy cream, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until combined and heated through.
- Drizzle the garlic cream sauce over the cooked salmon bites before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg