Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Hot Honey
Air Fryer Salmon Bites are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. We pair them with a quick-and-easy hot honey sauce that is sweet, spicy, and so delicious! Ready in just 30 minutes, this salmon recipe is versatile enough for rice bowls, salads, or an appetizer.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 570kcal
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Equipment
Ingredients
For the salmon bites
- 2 lb salmon fillet, skin removed
- 2 Tbsp neutral oil, such as grapeseed oil, avocado oil, or canola oil
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp granulated garlic
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- ½ tsp dry mustard
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
For the hot honey sauce
- ½ cup (8 Tbsp) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup Mike's Hot Honey, or other hot honey
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cube the salmon. Preheat an air fryer to 375°F (191°C) or an oven to 400°F/205°C. We recommend following our instructions for cutting salmon into salmon bites, which includes a 10-15 minute cure time, but yields perfect salmon bites every single time. If you’re in a hurry, you can skip this step.
- Make the breading. In a large bowl, mix together ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tsp granulated garlic, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, 2 tsp sweet paprika, 1 tsp Kosher salt, ½ tsp dry mustard, and ¼ tsp cayenne pepper.
- Coat the salmon bites. Drizzle salmon cubes with 2 Tbsp neutral oil, then add to the panko mixture, tossing well until thoroughly coated. Transfer to an air fryer basket, then cook at 375°F/190°C for 8 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- If cooking in an oven, place on a parchment lined baking sheet, then cook at 400°F/205°C for 10-12 minutes.
- Make the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup (8 Tbsp) unsalted butter, ¼ cup Mike’s hot honey, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp chili powder, ½ tsp Kosher salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Heat over medium-high heat until the butter has melted and the spices become fragrant, stirring well. Set aside.
- Toss then serve. When the salmon is fully cooked, transfer to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with as much of the hot honey sauce as you like. Serve in rice bowls or with a cool, creamy dip (such as ranch dressing) alongside your favorite sides.
Notes
- Make ahead: Prep salmon bites up to 24 hours ahead; cook and toss with hot honey sauce just before serving.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Freeze cooked bites up to 3 months. Reheat gently (air fryer 350°F for ~3 minutes or microwave).
- Heat: Use up to 2 tsp cayenne for extra spice.
Nutrition
Calories: 570kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 852mg | Potassium: 979mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1118IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg
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