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A delicious plate of Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites Recipe Perfect for Garlic Lemon Butter Lovers

Simple Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites Recipe

These crispy air fryer salmon bites are the ultimate 25-minute dinner — golden, crunchy panko-coated salmon cubes tossed in a rich garlic lemon butter sauce. Juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 –4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 275
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb salmon fillet cut into cubes
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Olive oil spray
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Pat salmon dry and cut into cubes.
  2. Mix flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat salmon lightly in flour mixture.
  4. Press salmon into panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Preheat air fryer and spray basket with oil.
  6. Air fry salmon until golden and crispy.
  7. Melt butter and cook garlic until fragrant.
  8. Remove from heat and add lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
  9. Toss cooked salmon in sauce.
  10. Serve immediately.

Notes

Dry salmon thoroughly for best crispiness. Do not overcrowd air fryer basket. Toss in sauce while hot for maximum flavor.