Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce

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Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, with a tangy lemon dill sauce that makes this salmon irresistible.

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time18

Course: Main Dishes, Seafood

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 341kcal

Begin by preheating your air fryer to 400°F and lightly greasing the basket to prevent sticking. Pat the salmon cubes completely dry with paper towels, then place them in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, lemon pepper seasoning, and garlic powder. Gently toss until each piece is evenly coated with the seasonings and oil.
1½ lbs salmon fillets, 1 tbsp olive oil, ¾ tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp black pepper, 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning, ½ tsp garlic powder
Arrange the salmon pieces in a single layer in your air fryer basket, making sure to leave space between each piece for proper air circulation. Crowding the basket will result in steaming rather than crisping.
Air fry for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket or flipping the pieces halfway through cooking. The salmon is done when it's lightly golden on the outside and just cooked through in the center - it should flake easily with a fork but still be moist.
While the salmon cooks, prepare the sauce by stirring together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, and grated garlic in a small bowl until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
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, Salt
Serve the salmon bites warm with the creamy lemon dill sauce either spooned over the top or served on the side for dipping.
Sauce

Use center-cut salmon for the most uniform cubes and cleanest edges when cutting, ensuring even cooking throughout.
Don't overcook the salmon - it continues cooking slightly after you remove it from the air fryer, so pull it when it's just barely done for the juiciest results.
Pat the salmon very dry before seasoning to help achieve the best crispy exterior in the air fryer.
For extra color and crispness, add 1-2 additional minutes of cook time, but watch closely to prevent overcooking.
Shake the basket gently halfway through cooking rather than flipping each piece individually to save time while ensuring even browning.