Description
Sizzling spicy salmon bites elevate weeknight dinner with Korean-inspired flavors. Crispy exterior and zesty marinade make this dish a quick, irresistible choice you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup (85 grams) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) hot sauce
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Finishing Ingredient:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) lime juice
Instructions
- Create a zesty marinade by whisking together olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Gently fold salmon cubes into the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Allow the fish to absorb flavors for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
- Meanwhile, craft the hot honey sauce by simmering honey, hot sauce, and lime juice in a small saucepan over low heat until smoothly integrated. Remove from heat and let stand.
- Heat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for optimal cooking performance.
- Carefully arrange marinated salmon cubes in a single, uncrowded layer within the air fryer basket, promoting even crisp edges.
- Air fry the salmon for 7-9 minutes, mid-cooking pause to gently shake basket, ensuring uniform browning and thorough cooking.
- Verify salmon’s doneness through golden-brown exterior and flaky internal texture.
- Artfully plate the hot, crispy salmon bites and generously drizzle with prepared hot honey sauce.
- Offer additional hot honey on the side for adventurous dipping enthusiasts.
- Serve immediately while salmon remains warm and honey glaze maintains its glossy appeal.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, high-quality salmon with minimal bones to ensure a smooth, enjoyable eating experience.
- Marinate salmon for maximum 20 minutes to prevent breaking down protein and maintain delicate texture.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 145°F for perfectly cooked, safe salmon without overcooking.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting hot sauce quantity in honey glaze for personal spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg