Description
These crispy sweet spicy salmon nuggets are a quick, healthy, and kid-friendly weeknight dinner made in the air fryer. With a simple coating of panko and a sweet-spicy glaze, they offer a crunchy exterior and tender interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh, skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Cooking oil spray
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse salmon fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into 1-inch cubes and place in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and garlic powder until the honey is dissolved.
- Pour the glaze over the salmon cubes and toss gently to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes to marinate.
- Prepare a breading station with two shallow bowls: one with the beaten egg and one with the panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each marinated salmon cube into the egg, letting excess drip off, then roll in the panko, pressing gently to adhere. Place on a plate.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place nuggets in a single layer without overcrowding. Lightly spray tops with oil.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until coating is golden brown and salmon is cooked through.
- Remove from air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure salmon is very dry before marinating to prevent soggy breadcrumbs. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure proper crisping. Preheating the air fryer is crucial for texture. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free panko. For dairy-free, use a flax egg instead of regular egg.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4-5 nu
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
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