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Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites Recipe with Easy Honey Garlic Glaze

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These crispy air fryer salmon bites are tender inside with a crunchy exterior, coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze. Perfect for quick dinners or appetizers, they deliver bold flavor with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese style preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the salmon fillets. Cut into roughly 1-inch bite-sized cubes.
  2. In a large bowl, toss salmon cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Combine panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Press each salmon cube into the mixture to coat all sides.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
  5. Place coated salmon pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding. Cook in batches if necessary.
  6. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy outside, tender inside.
  7. While salmon cooks, whisk honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and slightly thickened.
  8. Transfer cooked salmon bites to a bowl and drizzle with the honey garlic glaze. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  9. Serve immediately for best texture.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to prevent steaming. Flip bites halfway through cooking for even crisping. Toss bites with glaze while warm to keep the crust intact. For gluten-free, use gluten-free panko and tamari instead of soy sauce. To reheat, air fry at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to restore crispness.

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