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Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites (7-Minute Garlic Butter Secret!)

Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites (7-Minute Garlic Butter Secret!)

Crispy air fryer salmon bites in just 7 minutes! Tossed in rich lemon garlic butter glaze, they are tender, juicy, and perfect for quick dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs skinless salmon fillet cut into 1 to 1.5-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil avocado oil recommended, plus spray
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cut salmon into even 1 to 1.5-inch cubes and pat completely dry with paper towels.
  • Toss salmon with oil spray, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  • Arrange salmon in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between pieces.
  • Air fry at 400°F for exactly 7 minutes without flipping.
  • Melt butter with minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small pan until fragrant.
  • Toss hot salmon bites immediately in the warm garlic butter glaze.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.