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air fryer salmon bites with veggies and green onions

Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Hot Honey Sauce

5 from 9 votes
These air fryer salmon bites are coated in a sweet and spicy sauce and cooked in the air fryer (for 8 minutes!) until the outside is crispy and the inside is tender and flaky.
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Prep Time4 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Molly Thompson

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb salmon
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon EACH: garlic powder and onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons hot honey* we used Mike’s hot honey, divided
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos divided
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Toppings: green onions, sesame seeds, avocado

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes.
  • Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and remove the skin from the salmon. Lay the salmon down on the cutting board and slide your knife back and forth between the skin and the flesh to remove the skin. Cut the salmon into 1-inch cubes.
  • Add the salmon chunks to a medium bowl and drizzle with olive oil then sprinkle them with the garlic, paprika, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder and toss to coat until each salmon bite is covered in seasoning.
  • Mix the coconut aminos (or soy sauce) and hot honey in a small bowl and pour half of it over the salmon bites and toss again. Add the vinegar to the remaining sauce and set aside to top the salmon when it's done.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray then transfer the seasoned salmon bites to the basket in an even layer. Air fryer at 400°F for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway through, or until the internal temperature reaches 135-145°F. I like to stop cooking my salmon when it reaches 135°F to allow for 10 degrees of carryover cooking.
  • Drizzle the sauce over the salmon bites and sprinkle with green onions. You could also add a little mayo to the sauce and use it as a dipping sauce.

Recipe Equipment

Air Fryer

Notes

Hot honey: the hot honey isn't super spicy, it just adds a little kick. It's great for those who like mild heat. You can swap this for regular honey if desired.
Storage: Place the cooked and cooled salmon bites in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat: preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place the salmon bites in the air fryer basket and reheat for about 5 minutes or until heated through.
Make them in the oven: follow the same instructions to cut and season the salmon. Place the salmon bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 425°F for 8-10 minutes, or until it reaches 145°F (or just lower to allow for carryover cooking)

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 26.1g | Fat: 12.4g | Cholesterol: 57.9mg | Sodium: 616mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 13.5g | Vitamin A: 69.8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg
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