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Honey Garlic Lemon Salmon Bites

This honey lemon garlic salmon hits all the right notes—crispy, tender, and bursting with sweet, savory goodness. The air fryer does its magic, giving the salmon a perfect crunch, while the honey-lemon sauce adds that irresistible buttery zing. It’s a flavor-packed dish that’s easy to whip up and will have you craving more with every bite!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Yields2 to 3
Servings2 to 3

Ingredients

SALMON

  • 1 pound salmon, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

HONEY LEMON GARLIC SAUCE

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  2. In a bowl, toss the cubed salmon with avocado oil, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Arrange the salmon cubes in a single layer on the air fryer tray.
  4. Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and slightly crispy on the edges.
  5. While the salmon cooks, melt the butter in a pan over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until golden and fragrant. Remove from the heat.
  6. Stir in the honey and lemon juice, letting the sauce simmer for about a minute until slightly thickened.
  7. Once the salmon is done, toss it in the honey lemon garlic sauce until fully coated.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!