Description
Savor the delightful flavor of Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce. This easy recipe combines tender salmon with a tangy sauce, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs salmon fillets skin removed, cut into 1½-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 small garlic clove finely grated
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and lightly grease the basket.
- Pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels. In a mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, lemon pepper seasoning, and garlic powder. Toss to coat evenly.
- Place the seasoned salmon pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, spacing them apart for air circulation.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket or flipping the pieces halfway through. The salmon should be golden and flaky but moist.
- In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, and grated garlic until smooth. Season with salt as needed.
- Serve the salmon bites warm with the creamy lemon dill sauce on top or as a dip.
Notes
Ensure the salmon is dry before seasoning for better crispiness.
Try garnishing with extra dill or lemon zest for added flavor.
Adjust the sauce ingredients to taste for a personalized dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg