Description
Indulgent Hot Honey Salmon Bites bring a spicy-sweet symphony to seafood lovers’ tables. Crispy, glazed salmon cubes drizzled with zesty honey create an irresistible appetizer that promises to elevate any gathering with bold, memorable flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds salmon (approximately 4 fillets), skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 0.25 cup (85 grams) hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Transform fresh salmon into bite-sized morsels, precisely cubing into uniform 1-inch pieces. Ensure salmon is thoroughly thawed and meticulously dried to optimize seasoning adhesion.
- Craft a flavor-packed marinade by combining olive oil with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Delicately coat salmon cubes, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly embraced by the aromatic spice blend.
- Fire up the air fryer to 390°F, allowing 3-5 minutes for preheating. Strategically arrange salmon pieces in a single, uncrowded layer within the basket, promoting even heat distribution and crispy exterior.
- Execute cooking process for 9-10 minutes, implementing a mid-cycle basket shake. Monitor internal temperature, targeting 140-145°F for perfectly cooked salmon with succulent texture.
- Simultaneously, craft a luxurious glaze by gently melting butter over medium heat. Integrate hot honey, warming briefly until harmoniously blended, then remove from heat.
- Upon achieving optimal doneness, transfer golden salmon bites to a mixing vessel. Cascade hot honey glaze over the cubes, tenderly tossing to ensure complete, glistening coverage.
- Elevate presentation by sprinkling fresh parsley, then serve immediately to preserve temperature and textural integrity.
Notes
- Pat salmon dry before seasoning to ensure maximum flavor absorption and crispy exterior.
- Use fresh, high-quality salmon for the best taste and texture in your bites.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to achieve perfectly even cooking and crispy edges.
- Adjust cooking time slightly for thicker or thinner salmon pieces to prevent overcooking.
- Gluten-free diets can enjoy this recipe by using gluten-free hot honey or making homemade chili-infused honey.
- For a lower-carb option, replace hot honey with a sugar-free honey alternative or a spicy butter sauce.
- Meal prep warriors can cook salmon bites ahead and reheat gently to maintain moisture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg