Description
These Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon Bites offer an irresistible blend of sweet and savory flavors in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for quick dinners and meal prep.
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 the air fryer to 400°F and grease the basket.
- Pat salmon cubes dry, season with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, and toss gently.
- Place salmon in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping midway, until caramelized and cooked through.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, butter, rice vinegar, and minced garlic. Simmer until smooth, adding cornstarch mixture if desired for thickness.
- Transfer salmon to a serving bowl, pour sauce over, and gently toss to coat.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
Using high-quality honey enhances the flavor of the sauce.
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 4 oz)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg