Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Honey Garlic Marinade
These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic marinade, then air fried until tender, flaky, and lightly caramelized. Ready in about 20 minutes plus marinating time, they're perfect for salmon bowls, meal prep, or a quick weeknight dinner. Serve them over rice, with roasted vegetables, or on top of a fresh salad for an easy, protein-packed meal the whole family will love.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ cup raw honey
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 lemon juiced
- salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into 1-inch pieces. Place the salmon pieces in a bowl. Add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Add the salmon cubes to the honey mixture and toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 385 degrees. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Use tongs to transfer the salmon pieces to the air fryer basket. Arrange them in a single layer. Do not pour the marinade into the basket. Air fry for 3 minutes.
- Open the air fryer and brush the salmon with additional marinade. Air fry for another 3 minutes and brush again with marinade.
- Continue cooking for 3 to 4 more minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Remove from the air fryer and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 26gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 1769mgPotassium: 648mgSugar: 35gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
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