Air Fryer Honey-Garlic Salmon Bites 🐟: 15-Min Asian Dinner
These crispy honey-garlic salmon bites cook perfectly in the air fryer in just 15 minutes. The sticky-sweet glaze caramelizes beautifully while the salmon stays tender inside. Serve over rice or as a protein-packed snack.
What Are Air Fryer Honey-Garlic Salmon Bites?
A quick seafood dish featuring bite-sized salmon pieces coated in a honey-garlic-soy glaze and air-fried until crispy. The perfect balance of sweet, savory, and umami in every bite.
How to Make Air Fryer Honey-Garlic Salmon Bites
- Cut salmon fillet into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and pat dry
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil in a bowl
- Toss salmon pieces in half the glaze; reserve remaining glaze for later
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F and arrange salmon in single layer (don’t overcrowd)
- Air fry 8-10 minutes until crispy and cooked through
- Toss with remaining glaze and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions
- Serve immediately over steamed rice with extra soy sauce if desired
Quick Variations
Try shrimp instead of salmon for a different seafood twist, or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat. For a richer flavor, substitute half the honey with brown sugar.
Pro Tips
- Pat salmon completely dry for maximum crispiness
- Don’t skip preheating the air fryer
- Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding
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Victoria Laurent is a James Beard Award-winning chef with 12 years of experience in contemporary Asian fusion cuisine. Author of “The Modern Wok” and former executive chef at Urban Bamboo in New York City. Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert. Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/victorialaurent