Description
Delicious Hot Honey Salmon Bites feature bite-sized pieces of salmon seasoned with paprika, garlic, and onion powder, air fried to perfection, and coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey butter glaze. Ideal as an appetizer or main course, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of heat and sweetness in each tender salmon bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites
- 1 ½ pounds salmon, skin 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
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 a hot cooking environment for crispy and evenly 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 until all pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Air Fry Salmon: Place the seasoned salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Depending on your air fryer size, work in batches if necessary. Air fry the salmon for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking, until the internal temperature reaches 140-145°F.
- Prepare Hot Honey Glaze: While the salmon cooks, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the hot honey and warm through, then remove from heat.
- Coat Salmon Bites: Transfer the cooked salmon bites to the saucepan with the hot honey butter glaze. Gently toss the salmon to evenly coat each piece with the sweet and spicy sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the glazed salmon bites and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake the salmon bites in a preheated oven at 400°F for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
- Use homemade hot honey by gently warming honey with chili flakes and a pinch of cayenne for a personalized heat level.
- Ensure salmon is cut into uniform 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation and crispiness.
- Serve as an appetizer or pair with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 558 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
