Description
These air fryer honey garlic salmon bites are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated in a glossy sweet-and-savory sauce. They come together quickly and cook in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs salmon fillets (skin removed & cut into 1½-inch cubes)
- 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 (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and lightly grease the basket so nothing sticks.
- Season the salmon: Pat the salmon cubes dry and add them to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Gently toss to coat, being careful not to break up the salmon.
- Air fry: Arrange the salmon in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each piece. Air fry for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the outside is lightly caramelized and the salmon is just cooked through.
- Make the honey garlic sauce: While the salmon cooks, add the honey, soy sauce, butter, vinegar, and minced garlic to a small saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often, until smooth and glossy. For a thicker sauce, whisk in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 30–60 seconds, just until slightly thickened.
- Toss and serve: Transfer the hot salmon to a serving bowl. Spoon the warm sauce over the top and gently toss to coat. Serve right away.
Notes
- Perfect over rice or in bowls.
- Great for meal-prep lunches.
- Pair with simple veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Honey Garlic, Salmon, Quick Dinner, Easy Recipe