Air Fryer Salmon Bites (Printable)

Crispy salmon bites with honey garlic glaze cooked quickly in the air fryer for a healthy dish.

# What You Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 1.1 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 0.5 tsp salt
04 - 0.25 tsp black pepper
05 - 0.5 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

→ Honey Garlic Glaze

06 - 3 tbsp honey
07 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
08 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
09 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
10 - 0.5 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
11 - 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

→ Garnish

12 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives
13 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Toss salmon cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange salmon in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until cooked through and lightly crisp at edges.
04 - Combine honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
05 - Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the glaze thickens. Remove from heat.
06 - Transfer salmon bites to a large bowl, pour the warm glaze over them, and gently toss to coat evenly.
07 - Arrange glazed salmon bites on a serving plate and garnish with chopped parsley and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent an hour in the kitchen when you actually spent less than twenty minutes.
  • The glaze clings to every piece with that sticky-sweet magic that makes you reach for just one more bite.
  • Salmon gets crispy on the outside and stays tender inside, which somehow feels like a small miracle every single time.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket—I learned this the hard way when I tried to cook two batches at once and got soggy salmon instead of crispy edges.
  • The glaze thickens as it cools, so if you make it too thick ahead of time, it'll be concrete by the time you toss it with the salmon.
  • Fresh lemon juice in the glaze is your secret weapon for preventing the sweet from feeling cloying.
03 -
  • If your air fryer runs hot, start checking the salmon at 6 minutes—every air fryer behaves differently, and overcooked salmon turns dry fast.
  • Mix a tiny pinch of red pepper flakes into the glaze if you want it to whisper heat instead of shout it.

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