Crispy Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon Bites
Searching for a fast, delicious dinner during a busy week? These Crispy Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon Bites are your new go-to. Perfectly tender on the inside with a golden, seasoned crust, these bites are glazed in a sticky, sweet, and savory sauce that everyone will love. Whether you are hosting a quick family dinner or prepping a healthy lunch, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor right in your kitchen. This healthy, high-protein seafood dish is naturally simple and requires minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Quick Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
1 lb salmon skinless fillets, cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ginger, grated (optional)
2 tbsp water
1 tsp sesame seeds for garnish
2 tbsp green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Pat the salmon bite-sized pieces very dry with paper towels.
In a bowl, toss the salmon pieces with cornstarch, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Place the salmon in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through until golden and crispy.
While the salmon cooks, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, ginger, and water in a small pan over medium heat.
Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Toss the cooked salmon bites in the prepared honey garlic glaze.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
Ensure the salmon is patted completely dry before adding the cornstarch coating to achieve the best crispy texture. Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free alternative. Maple syrup can be substituted for honey. Adjust ginger quantity to preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approx. 1/4 of total recipe
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg