Description
These Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon Bites are packed with sweet and savory flavors, making them perfect for busy weeknights or as crowd-pleasing appetizers. Enjoy crispy, tender salmon in just minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs salmon fillets
- 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
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F and prepare the basket with cooking spray.
- Pat salmon cubes dry; season with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Place salmon in a single layer in the air fryer and cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, butter, rice vinegar, and minced garlic; simmer until smooth.
- If desired, thicken the sauce with cornstarch mixed with water; simmer until thickened.
- Drizzle sauce over cooked salmon and toss gently before serving.
Notes
Patting the salmon dry is crucial for ensuring crispiness.
Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the air fryer.
Check for doneness around the 6-minute mark, as cooking times may vary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg