Name: Air-Fried Honey Chipotle Salmon Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz.) portions sockeye salmon or coho salmon, cut into 1- to 2-inch cubes; 3 broccoli crowns, broken down into bite-sized florets; 3 to 4 large carrots, sliced into ¼-inch thick pieces; Extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder or regular chili powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons honey; Steamed rice, for serving (optional)

A Family-Friendly Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

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.

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Air-Fried Honey Chipotle Salmon Bites

By Wild Alaskan Company

Prep time

15 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total time

35 minutes

Yield

4 servings

Ingredients

4 (6 oz.) portions sockeye salmon or coho salmon, cut into 1- to 2-inch cubes
3 broccoli crowns, broken down into bite-sized florets
3 to 4 large carrots, sliced into ¼-inch thick pieces
Extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder or regular chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons honey
Steamed rice, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange the broccoli and carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer, then drizzle generously with olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then toss to evenly coat. Transfer to preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until crisp tender, tossing the vegetables halfway through cooking time.

2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cornstarch, ¾ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper. Add the honey and 1 tablespoon of olive oil and mix again. Finally, toss the salmon in the mixture until evenly coated.

3. Set the air fryer to 400F. Arrange salmon in a single layer without crowding the salmon bites. You may need to work in batches. Air fry for 8 minutes until the bites just become crispy on the edges.

4. Divide salmon bites and vegetables evenly among serving plates. Enjoy with freshly steamed rice, if desired.

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have a certain medical condition. The FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F for cooked fish.

Air-Fried Honey Chipotle Salmon Bites

A Family-Friendly Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

Air-Fried Honey Chipotle Salmon Bites

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