Description
These Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon Bites are deliciously sweet and savory, featuring fresh salmon and a simple honey garlic sauce, perfect for a quick, wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into 1½-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F and grease the basket.
- Pat salmon cubes dry, then mix with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Place seasoned salmon in a single layer in the air fryer and cook for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prepare honey garlic sauce by simmering honey, soy sauce, butter, rice vinegar, and garlic in a saucepan. Thicken if desired.
- Toss cooked salmon with sauce and serve hot.
Notes
Fresh salmon gives the best flavor and texture.
For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water before adding to the simmering sauce.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 3 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg