Hot Honey Salmon Bites
Fast, flavorful, and a little spicy, these bite-sized pieces of salmon are air-fried to perfect crispness and glazed with a tangy-hot honey-lemon sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or as a sharable appetizer.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized pieces skin removed or left on, as you prefer
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil for higher smoke point
- 1/4 cup hot honey store-bought or homemade
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, toss the salmon pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the salmon pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Cooking
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, checking at 8 minutes for flaky, opaque centers.
- While the salmon cooks, whisk together hot honey and lemon juice to make the glaze.
Finishing and Serving
- Drizzle the hot honey glaze over the cooked salmon and gently toss to coat.
- Serve immediately, sprinkled with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a gluten-free or paleo version, the recipe is already compliant. Adjust the hot honey according to taste for kids or mild preferences.