These hot honey salmon bites with mango salsa have just the right amount of heat and are packed with tons of flavor. Serve them in a taco or over rice for a delicious, quick, and easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Why You’ll Love These Crispy Salmon Bites
- The recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes
- It's packed with so much flavor and the perfect amount of heat
- You can choose whether to serve them in a taco or a rice bowl
- It's a great meal prep option for any time of year
- You only need a handful of simple ingredients
- We're salmon lovers and this has become one of our new favorite ways to incorporate salmon into our diet.
Ingredient Notes
- For the salmon:
- Fresh Salmon - you can use Atlantic or sockeye salmon fillet here, but we recommend Atlantic for the best results. Use a sharp knife to cut the salmon into bite-sized pieces, about ~1 in cubes.
- Olive oil
- Chili powder, garlic powder, salt
- Hot honey - Mike's Hot Honey is our favorite, but any hot honey will work! You can make your own hot honey as well.
- Fresh lime
- For the mango salsa:
- Mangoes
- Cilantro
- Red onion
- Jalapeño
- Hot honey
- Lime
- Salt to taste
- For serving:
- Cooked jasmine rice or corn tortillas
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Equipment You’ll Need
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Air fryer or oven
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Medium mixing bowls
- Meat thermometer
Step by Step Directions
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
If you plan to cook the salmon bites in the oven (instead of the air fryer) preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Begin by patting the salmon filets dry with a paper towel to remove any extra moisture. Cut the salmon into 1 inch cubes and add the salmon pieces to a bowl. Add the olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, hot honey, and lime. Mix well.
Next, cook your salmon bites:
- For the air fryer- spray the air fryer basket liberally with oil spray to prevent sticking. Add the salmon bites to the basket in an even layer. Set the air fryer to 400 degrees and cook the salmon bites for 6-8 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked through.
- For the oven- preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Evenly spread the salmon bites into a single layer across the sheet. Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked through. You can turn the oven on broil for the last minute to allow the salmon to get to crispy perfection on the outside of the salmon, but watch closely so it doesn't burn.
While the salmon bites are cooking, make the mango salsa. Add the mango, cilantro, red onion, jalapeno, hot honey, lime, and salt to a bowl.
Serve the salmon bites and mango salsa in a taco form or over rice in a bowl.
Tips & Variations
- Serve the salmon bites and mango salsa in tortillas or in a rice bowl for a complete meal. It's also a great option in a salad.
- If you or your family don't tolerate heat well, you can swap normal honey in place of the hot honey in the spicy hot honey sauce. Feel free to adjust the chili powder as well.
- The cooking time will vary depending on the size of your salmon bites.
FAQ
Store the leftover salmon bites separately from the mango salsa, both in air tight containers. That way you can easily heat up the salmon.
Yes, these hot honey salmon bites are both gluten-free and dairy-free.
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Hot Honey Salmon Bites
Ingredients
For the salmon:
- 16 ounces fresh salmon, cut into ~1 in cubes
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt + more to taste
- 1 tbsp hot honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
For the Mango Salsa (Optional):
- 2 mangos, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, minced
- 1/2 jalapeño, minced
- 1 tsp hot honey
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt, to taste
For serving:
- Cooked jasmine rice or corn tortillas
Instructions
- If you plan to cook the salmon bites in the oven (instead of the air fryer) preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Begin by patting the salmon filets dry with a paper towel to remove any extra moisture. Cut the salmon into 1 inch cubes and add them to a bowl. Add the olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, hot honey, and lime. Mix well.
Next, cook your salmon bites.
- For the air fryer- spray the air fryer basket liberally with oil spray to prevent sticking. Add the salmon bites to the basket in an even layer. Set the air fryer to 400 degrees and cook the salmon bites for 6-8 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked through. The cook time will vary based on the size of your salmon chunks.
- For the oven- preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Evenly spread the salmon bites into a single layer across the sheet. Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked through. You can turn the oven on broil for the last minute to allow the salmon to get to crispy perfection on the outside of the salmon, but watch closely so it doesn't burn.
Assemble your bowls.
- While the salmon bites are cooking, make the mango salsa. Add the mango, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, hot honey, lime, and salt to a bowl.
- Serve the salmon bites and mango salsa in a taco form or over rice in a bowl.
Notes
The nutrition calculated above is for 3.75 ounces of cooked salmon + 3/4 cup mango salsa + 3/4 cup cooked jasmine rice. The recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching "BWB Hot Honey Salmon Bites" and "BWB Mango Salsa".
The nutrition content provided for each recipe is an estimate created through the My Fitness Pal database. Please be aware that the nutritional content of each recipe may vary based on the products you use, the precision of your measurements, and the source you use to obtain nutrition data. While we try to provide accurate information, we give no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the nutritional information provided.
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