Glazed Honey Garlic Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Glazed Honey Garlic Air Fryer Salmon Bites are sweet, savory, and perfectly tender.Cooked in just 6 minutes, they're ideal for busy weeknights.Serve over rice or vegetables for a healthy, protein-rich meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cut the salmon fillet into 1-inch cubes.
- Season the salmon cubes with salt and black pepper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and lemon juice until fully combined.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade for glazing during cooking.
- Add the salmon cubes to the remaining marinade and toss until evenly coated.
- Marinate for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) if required by your model.
- Arrange the marinated salmon in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook the Glazed Honey Garlic Air Fryer Salmon Bites for 3 minutes.
- Open the basket and brush the salmon with the reserved glaze.
- Return the basket and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 125–130°F for tender, perfectly cooked salmon.
- Serve immediately over rice or alongside your favorite vegetables.
Notes
- Substitute maple syrup for honey if desired.
- Lime juice can be used instead of lemon juice for a slightly different citrus flavor.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Serve over jasmine rice, brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
- Leftover salmon bites make an excellent addition to salads and wraps.