Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Hot Honey (Print version)

Tender salmon cubes with crisp air fryer edges and a sticky hot honey glaze, ready in about 20 minutes.

# Ingredients:

For the salmon bites

01 - 1 1/2 lb (680 g) skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes

02 - 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil

03 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch

04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

06 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

08 - Cooking spray, for the basket

For the hot honey glaze

09 - 1/4 cup (85 g) honey

10 - 1 1/2 tablespoons hot sauce

11 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil

12 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

13 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes, optional

14 - 1 tablespoon sliced green onion or sesame seeds, for serving

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 3 minutes. Lightly coat the basket with cooking spray.

02 - Pat the salmon cubes dry. Toss with oil, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until lightly coated.

03 - Arrange salmon in a single layer. Air fry for 7-8 minutes, shaking halfway through, until browned at the edges and flaky in the center.

04 - While the salmon cooks, warm honey, hot sauce, butter or olive oil, lemon juice, and chili flakes in a small saucepan for 1-2 minutes until glossy.

05 - Transfer hot salmon bites to a bowl. Drizzle with the hot honey glaze and toss gently. Finish with green onion or sesame seeds and serve right away.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served immediately after glazing.

02 - Cook in batches if your air fryer basket is small.

03 - For safe doneness, fish should reach 145°F.

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