Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Garlic Cream Sauce
Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Garlic Cream Sauce is a simple recipe your whole family will love. This quick and easy meal is perfect for salmon lovers. Make these deliciously seasoned salmon nuggets swimming in a creamy sauce in just 20 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 355kcal
Ingredients
For the Salmon Bites
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Garlic Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup half-and-half
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400℉.
- Cut the salmon into 1-inch pieces. Toss the salmon with olive oil in a mixing bowl until well coated.
- Mix together the paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning over the salmon and toss until coated evenly.
- Place the seasoned salmon pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through, until crispy and cooked through.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add the half-and-half cream, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. When hot, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and continue to simmer over low- medium heat until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the crispy air-fried salmon bites with the garlic cream sauce until well-coated in a large bowl. Garnish with fresh parsley or chopped green onions if desired.
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Notes
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels for extra crispiness.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook in batches.
- The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the salmon cubes.
- Store leftover salmon bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, gently warm in the air fryer or on the stovetop until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 678mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 736IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 1mg
