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Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites Recipe with Sweet Chili Glaze

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These crispy air fryer salmon bites are golden and crunchy on the outside with tender, flaky salmon inside, topped with a sweet chili glaze that balances sweet and spicy flavors perfectly. Quick, easy, and perfect for snacks, appetizers, or light meals.

Ingredients

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  • Salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into 1-inch bite-sized cubes (fresh or thawed frozen; wild-caught preferred)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese-style recommended)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten, room temperature
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Cooking spray or oil, for misting
  • 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon chunks dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Set aside.
  2. Set up breading stations: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko breadcrumbs in a third. Break up any clumps in the panko.
  3. Working in batches, dredge each salmon piece first in flour, shaking off excess. Then dip into the egg wash, followed by coating thoroughly in panko. Press gently so crumbs stick well but do not pack tightly.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray or brush with oil. Place salmon bites in a single layer without touching. Spray tops lightly with cooking spray.
  6. Cook for 8 minutes. Shake the basket or flip bites gently, spray again, then cook an additional 6-7 minutes until golden and crispy (total cook time about 15 minutes).
  7. While salmon cooks, mix sweet chili sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Adjust sweetness or tang to taste.
  8. Transfer cooked salmon bites to a bowl or serving platter. Drizzle or brush the sweet chili glaze over them while still hot.
  9. Serve immediately, best enjoyed fresh and crispy.

Notes

Pat salmon dry thoroughly before breading to ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Press panko gently but firmly to help coating stick. Let coated bites rest 5 minutes before cooking to set coating. Reheat leftovers in air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes to maintain crispness. For gluten-free, use almond flour and gluten-free panko or crushed cornflakes. Glaze can be adjusted for sweetness or heat by varying honey and red pepper flakes.

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