Description
Air Fryer Hot Honey Salmon Bites are crispy and tender salmon cubes coated with a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, and seasoning, then air-fried to perfection and drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey. This quick and easy appetizer or snack offers a delightful balance of smoky, savory, and sweet heat flavors, garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 12–14 ounces salmon fillets (skin removed)
Seasoning & Coating
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Topping & Garnish
- 3–4 tbsp hot honey
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C), if your model requires preheating. This ensures even cooking and crispiness.
- Prepare the Salmon: Cut the salmon fillets into roughly 1-inch bite-sized cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Season the Salmon: Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Toss gently to coat each salmon piece evenly with the mixture.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Lay the salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding stacking to allow proper air circulation and crisping.
- Cook the Salmon: Air fry the salmon bites for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time to ensure an even crisp exterior and tender inside.
- Add Hot Honey: Once the salmon bites are cooked through and crispy, remove them from the air fryer and immediately drizzle 3-4 tablespoons of hot honey over the warm bites to coat.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and optionally add lemon wedges on the side for extra zest. Serve the hot honey salmon bites immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make sure to cut the salmon into even-sized pieces for uniform cooking.
- Use skinless salmon fillets to prevent sticking and for easier preparation.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey depending on your spice and sweetness preference.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper crisping of the salmon bites.
- Serve immediately for the best texture; leftovers may lose crispiness.
- Can be served as an appetizer, snack, or part of a main meal with sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces (about 1/4 of the prepared recipe)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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