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Honey Garlic Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Easy honey garlic air fryer salmon bites are sweet and garlicky, with caramelized edges, thanks to the air fryer. Salmon bites are great for bulking up salads and adding protein to meal bowls, or just serve them as a main dish for dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Air Fryer, Main Dish, Seafood
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces salmon, skin removed (see note)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced.
  • 1 tablespoon less-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (if you use regular soy sauce, decrease salt)
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 green onions (optional garnish)

Instructions

  • If the salmon has skin on, use a sharp knife to carefully remove it. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and cut it into 1-inch cubes as evenly as possible, so the salmon cooks evenly.
    16 ounces salmon, skin removed
  • In a medium bowl, mix together honey, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Add salmon to bowl, stir gently to coat, and let marinate for 15 minutes, or for up to 1 hour. (If you’re going to marinate it longer than 15 minutes, refrigerate the salmon.)
    2 tablespoons honey, 2 cloves garlic, finely minced., 1 tablespoon less-sodium soy sauce, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • Place the salmon bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between each piece so they cook evenly. Air fry at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and lightly browned (see cooking tip).
  • Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired. Serve over rice, tucked into bowls or salads, or as an appetizer with toothpicks.
    2 green onions

Notes

  • Salmon: Thick cut center fillets work better than thin end pieces which tend to dry out too quickly.
  • Yield: The number of servings you get from this recipe will vary depending on how much salmon you like to eat and whether you’re serving this as a main dish or an appetizer. Nutrition information is based on 4 main dish servings, 4 ounces each.
  • Cooking tip: The salmon should be fully cooked (145ºF internal temperature) after 8 to 10 minutes but the cooking time depends somewhat on the size of the pieces. If you like your salmon more rare, adjust cooking time down slightly.
  • Make it spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes, hot sauce, or sriracha to the honey garlic marinade, or serve the salmon bites with chili flakes. You could also use hot honey instead of plain honey.
  • Add a sauce: While the salmon is great as is, you could serve it with a sauce, especially if you're adding it to a bowl or serving it as an appetizer. Yum yum sauce or bang bang sauce are great choices. The sauce in this salmon bowl recipe is great, too. 

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz. salmon | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 486mg | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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