Description
Crispy air fryer salmon bites drizzled with spicy hot honey elevate seafood snacking to a new level of deliciousness. Perfectly seasoned salmon pieces deliver bold flavors that complement the sweet and fiery honey glaze, making you crave another bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
Cooking and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon (12 teaspoons) hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking olive oil with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Gently fold salmon pieces into the seasoned oil, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated with the aromatic spice blend.
- Arrange marinated salmon pieces in a single, uncrowded layer within the air fryer basket, allowing adequate space for even heat circulation.
- Slide the basket into the air fryer and program to 400°F, creating a crisp exterior while maintaining a succulent interior for 8-10 minutes.
- While salmon cooks, prepare the hot honey glaze by warming honey and hot sauce in a small saucepan, stirring until smoothly integrated.
- Once salmon bites emerge golden and perfectly cooked, delicately drizzle the spicy-sweet honey reduction across the surface.
- Elevate the presentation by scattering freshly chopped parsley over the glazed bites and positioning zesty lemon wedges alongside for a bright, citrusy accent.
Notes
- Pat salmon dry before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness and better sauce adhesion.
- Use fresh salmon cuts with minimal skin for consistent texture and easier preparation.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation and even cooking.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity based on personal spice tolerance for customized heat levels.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg