Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Garlic Cream Sauce
Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Garlic Cream Sauce are a quick and delicious option for any meal. This recipe features tender salmon that is perfectly seasoned, air-fried to achieve a crispy exterior, and then coated in a rich garlic cream sauce that elevates the dish to new heights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon filets (6 ounces each), skin removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (59.5g) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F and spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat the salmon filets dry and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss the salmon bites in the mixture until evenly coated.
- Place salmon bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 140-145°F.
- Meanwhile, prepare the garlic cream sauce by melting butter with heavy cream, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes.
- Serve the salmon bites drizzled with the garlic cream sauce over mashed potatoes or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe (210g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg