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Air Fryer Salmon Bites With Hot Honey Recipe

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Crispy, flavorful air fryer salmon bites drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey. A quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing recipe!

  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: 2-4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Preheat and prep

First things first, get your air fryer warmed up to 400°F (200°C). Preheating is key—it ensures your salmon bites cook evenly and develop that gorgeous crisp exterior.

Meanwhile, cut your salmon into 1-inch cubes. Don’t stress if the pieces aren’t perfectly uniform; just aim for similar sizes so they cook at the same rate.

2. Season with care

In a mixing bowl, toss the salmon cubes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. The olive oil adds just enough moisture to help the salmon crisp up, while the seasoning highlights its natural flavor.

3. Air fry to perfection

Spread the salmon cubes in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Overlapping pieces won’t crisp properly, so give them space to shine. Cook for 7-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure all sides cook evenly.

4. Mix up the magic sauce

While the salmon is doing its thing, whisk together honey, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. The aroma alone will have you reaching for a spoon to taste-test.

5. Toss and serve

As soon as the salmon bites are done, transfer them to a serving bowl and drizzle the hot honey sauce over the top. Toss gently to coat every piece in that sweet-spicy glaze.

Notes

This recipe serves about 2-4 people, depending on how hungry everyone is! If you need to feed a crowd, simply double or triple the ingredients. Just make sure to cook the salmon in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer, which can compromise that crispy finish.

  • Author: Soraya
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Dinner