Description
Delicious and healthy Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon Bites cooked to perfection with a flavorful honey garlic marinade. These tender salmon cubes are air-fried for a crispy exterior and juicy interior, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Marinade
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking and Garnish
- Cooking spray or olive oil for air fryer
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the Salmon: Place the salmon cubes in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Toss gently to coat all the pieces and let them marinate for 15–20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3–5 minutes to ensure it’s hot and ready for cooking.
- Prepare the Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or brush it with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the Salmon: Place the marinated salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to allow even cooking and crispiness.
- Air Fry the Salmon: Cook the salmon bites at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
- Finish and Garnish: Once cooked through and slightly caramelized, remove the salmon bites from the air fryer. Drizzle any remaining marinade over the bites and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately with steamed rice or a fresh salad for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, pat the salmon cubes dry before marinating to remove excess moisture.
- Serve with steamed rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Adjust honey and soy sauce ratios to suit your preferred sweetness or saltiness level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
