- Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Prepare the Salmon Bites:
- Cut the salmon fillet into bite-sized pieces, ensuring they are roughly uniform in size for even cooking.
- Coat Salmon with Garlic Butter:
- Place the salmon pieces in a mixing bowl and pour the garlic butter sauce over them. Toss gently to coat each piece evenly.
- Preheat Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (360°F) for about 3 minutes.
- Air Fry the Salmon Bites:
- Place the coated salmon bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer, without overcrowding.
- Cooking Time:
- Air fry at 180°C (360°F) for 8-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon, flipping halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve:
- Remove the garlic butter salmon bites from the air fryer and serve immediately.
- Garnish with additional chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the salmon bites.
Tips:
- Adjust the cooking time based on the size and thickness of your salmon pieces to ensure they are cooked to your desired doneness.
- Serve these garlic butter salmon bites as an appetizer with a side salad or as a main dish with rice or roasted vegetables.
- Experiment with different herbs and seasonings in the garlic butter sauce to suit your taste preferences.
Enjoy these tender and flavorful air fryer baked garlic butter salmon bites for a delightful and easy-to-make seafood dish!