Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Honey-Harissa Glaze
Emily Teel
Category
Entree
Cuisine
American, Mediterranean
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Air fryer salmon bites are tender and savory, with lots of nicely browned edges. A drizzle of sweet, spicy, and tangy honey-harissa glaze takes them over the top. Because air fryers vary widely in power, check them often to ensure they get nicely browned, but not overcooked!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pound center-cut salmon fillet, skin removed
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 lemon, zested
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon Kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
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Chopped chives, to serve
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 to 2 teaspoons harissa
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 garlic clove, grated
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Kosher salt
For the Honey-Harissa Glaze (optional)
Directions
Prep the salmon. Cut the salmon into evenly sized cubes, about 1-inch each. Pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels.
Season the salmon. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, garlic powder, Aleppo pepper, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Gently toss the salmon cubes in the mixture until evenly coated. Set aside.
Air fry the salmon. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Arrange the salmon cubes in a single layer in the basket, leaving some space between pieces. Air fry for 5 minutes, then gently flip the cubes or shake the basket. Cook another 3 to 5 minutes, until the salmon is just cooked and edges are nicely browned.
Make the Honey-Harissa Glaze (optional). While the salmon cooks, make the glaze. In a small sauce pan, warm the honey, harissa, and garlic together over medium-low heat, just until runny. Remove from heat. Add a pinch of salt and the lemon juice, stirring until combined.
Finish and serve. Remove the salmon from the air fryer. If using the glaze, transfer the salmon bites to a large bowl, drizzle with the glaze, and gently toss to coat. Transfer to a serving platter, and scatter with fresh chives.
Recipe Note
Storage: Leftover salmon bites will keep in an airtight conteiner in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Warm them gently, if at all, and use them to top a rice bowl.
Nutrition
Calories 323, Fat 14.6 grams, Monounsaturated Fat 6200 milligrams, Potassium 931.4 milligrams, Iron 2.1 milligrams, Carbs 13.8 grams, Saturated Fat 2.2 grams, Cholesterol 93.6 milligrams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Vitamin C 17.7 milligrams, Protein 34.5 grams, Polyunsaturated Fat 4800 milligrams, Sodium 683.4 milligrams, Sugar 9.8 grams, Calcium 43 milligrams