This recipe for air-fried honey chipotle salmon bites is sweet and glazy — but with a little kick of smoky heat. It’s a great dish to prepare and enjoy with younger seafood lovers at the kitchen table, as the salmon bites are fun to make and eat. The salmon bites are made from wild-caught sockeye salmon, which will cook quickly in the air fryer and develop a crispy exterior.
The honey chipotle salmon bites are served alongside simple, roasted vegetables to round out the meal. If you have young children in the kitchen who are motivated to prepare the meal with you, they can help you with some veggie prep — younger children can help you break down the broccoli crowns into bite-sized florets. Older kids who are confident with using a knife can help you peel and slice the carrots.
Chef’s note: You can adjust the heat level of the salmon bites by reducing the chipotle chili powder (regular chili powder is fine, too) in the seasoning mix, or even omitting the chili powder altogether. Make sure to toss the “honey chipotle” mixture before tossing in the salmon to get a sense of if it’s tasting too spicy or not.