Description
These Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon Bites are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. With simple prep and irresistible taste, they make a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for gatherings.
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
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F and grease the basket.
- Season salmon with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Arrange salmon in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Simmer honey, soy sauce, butter, rice vinegar, and garlic in a saucepan until smooth; thicken if desired with cornstarch mixture.
- Toss cooked salmon with the sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
Choose fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture.
Let the salmon rest for a minute after cooking for enhanced flavor.
Experiment with different sauces or side dishes for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg