Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon Bites

White bowl filled with glazed salmon cubes, garnished with chopped green onions and white sesame seeds, placed on a wooden table.

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon Bites

These air fryer salmon bites are one of the easiest weeknight dinners that my kids will actually eat. With a sweet and sticky, honest garlic glaze and crisp edges, this twenty-minute dinner is one I turn to again and again.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 7

Total Time 17

Servings

Calories 288kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

Salmon

1 ½ pounds salmon filets skin removed
1 tablespoon avocado oil or canola or olive oil
½ tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Honey Garlic Glaze

2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic minced
⅓ cup honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
For serving: sesame seeds sliced green onion

Instructions

Remove the salmon skin and pat dry. Cut the salmon into 1-inch cubes.
Place in a bowl and toss with the oil. In a small dish, combine the cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, then toss with the salmon.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Spray the basket (if your model permits; some recommend not spraying) or use an air fryer liner to prevent sticking. Air fry the salmon in a single layer for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until it reaches 130°F.
While the salmon is cooking, make the glaze. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5 minutes. In a small dish, whisk together the cornstarch and water, then add to the glaze. Cook for 1 more minute.
Place the salmon in a bowl and gently toss with the glaze.
Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to two days.

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