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Honey Baked Salmon Bites (Sesame Ginger)
Sweet, sticky, and bursting with sesame-ginger flavor, these Honey Baked Salmon Bites come together in under 10 minutes in the air fryer. The perfect high-protein weeknight dinner or meal-prep recipe the whole family loves.
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon, skin removed, cut into 1–1.5 inch cubes
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce, or tamari/coconut aminos
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp grated or minced ginger
- 1 tsp Sriracha, optional for kids — see blog section
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds + green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Prep the salmon: Cut into cubes and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, garlic powder, ginger, Sriracha, and smoked paprika.
- Coat the salmon: Pour the sauce over the salmon cubes and gently toss until fully coated.
- Air fry: Arrange the salmon in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 7–9 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the salmon is caramelized and flakes easily.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
Recipe Notes 👩🏽🍳
- Pat salmon very dry before adding the marinade. This helps the glaze stick and gives the bites a caramelized finish.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in two batches if needed so the salmon gets crispy edges.
- Make it mild: Skip the Sriracha for a totally kid-friendly version.
- Make it spicier: Add more Sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Soy sauce swap: Coconut aminos or tamari both work great and make the recipe gluten-free.
- Oven option: Bake at 425°F for 10–12 minutes, broil the last minute for extra caramelization.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes.
- Serving ideas: These salmon bites are amazing over rice bowls, noodles, salads, or in lettuce wraps.
- Use fresh ginger if possible for the best flavor — it adds brightness and balance to the sweetness.
- Want a thicker glaze? Cook the remaining sauce on the stovetop for 1–2 minutes until sticky, then drizzle over the cooked salmon.
Serving: 4g, Calories: 265kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 62mg, Sodium: 580mg, Potassium: 599mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 170IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 1mg
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