Description
Hot Honey Salmon Bites are perfectly seasoned, bite-sized pieces of salmon cooked to juicy perfection in an air fryer and coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. This simple yet flavorful recipe makes a great appetizer or main course served with your favorite sides, showcasing a delightful balance of smoky, savory, and spicy-sweet flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites
- 1 ½ pounds salmon, about 4 filets, skins removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Hot Honey Glaze
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¼ cup (85 g) hot honey, homemade or store-bought
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 390°F to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for perfectly cooked salmon bites.
- Season Salmon: In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Add the salmon cubes and gently toss to evenly coat each piece with the seasoning mixture.
- Cook Salmon Bites: Arrange the seasoned salmon bites in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Depending on your air fryer’s size, cook in batches if necessary. Air fry for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote even cooking, until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 140-145°F.
- Prepare Hot Honey Glaze: While the salmon cooks, melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the hot honey and warm together until combined and heated through, then remove from heat.
- Toss Salmon in Glaze: Transfer the cooked salmon bites to the saucepan with the hot honey glaze. Gently toss to coat all pieces thoroughly in the sweet and spicy sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the glazed salmon bites for a fresh pop of color and flavor. Serve immediately to enjoy the dish at its best.
Notes
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake the salmon bites in the oven at 400°F for about 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through.
- For a milder version, adjust the hot honey amount or substitute with plain honey mixed with a small pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Use fresh parsley for the garnish to add brightness and a fresh herbaceous finish.
- Ensure salmon pieces are cut uniformly to cook evenly.
- Serve these bites as an appetizer or pair with rice, salad, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 558 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
