Hot Honey Salmon Bites
Hot Honey Salmon Bites are a quick and flavorful dish made by air frying salmon cubes until golden and tossing them in a hot honey glaze. With a balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, these salmon bites are perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 pounds Salmon
- ½ cup Honey
- 1 tablespoon + 1 tablespoon Fesh Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoon Butter
- ¼ cup Hot Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Add salmon cubes and toss gently until each piece is evenly coated.
- Place salmon pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 9-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Salmon should reach an internal temperature of 140-145°F (60-63°C).
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, and the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked salmon bites into the saucepan. Gently toss until salmon is evenly coated in the hot honey glaze.
- Transfer glazed salmon bites to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh parsley or sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
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Recipe Tips
For extra flavor, marinate the salmon cubes in the seasoning for 20-30 minutes before air frying. This helps the spices penetrate deeper for a bolder taste.
