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Honey Garlic Salmon Bites – Easy Air Fryer Recipe

Honey Garlic Salmon Bites – Easy Air Fryer Recipe

Crispy, juicy, and glazed with a sticky honey garlic sauce, these Air Fryer Salmon Bites are the ultimate quick dinner. Made from a whole salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized cubes, this recipe is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect over rice, tossed into a salad, or served as finger food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 365
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 –2.5 lb fresh salmon fillet skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoon melted butter
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 3 tablespoon honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cut & Marinate the Salmon: Place the salmon fillet skin-side down on a cutting board. Remove the skin (see pro tip below), then cut the fillet into 1-inch cubes. Add cubes to the marinade and toss until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
  4. Prepare the Basket: Line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil, folding up the edges to form a shallow tray. This will catch the juices for your glaze.
  5. Air Fry in Batches: Arrange salmon cubes in a single layer (don’t overcrowd). Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, until golden brown and flaky. Repeat with remaining salmon.
  6. Make the Glaze: Carefully remove the foil with captured juices from the basket. Spoon the juices directly over the cooked salmon bites for a glossy glaze.
  7. Serve: Transfer salmon bites to a serving platter. Garnish with scallions and lemon wedges. Serve hot over rice, salad, or as finger food.

Notes

Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.