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Hot Honey Salmon Bites – A Must-Try for Seafood Dinner Recipes

You know those days when you're hungry, short on time, and still holding out hope for something bold and satisfying? That’s where these Hot Honey Salmon Bites step in. Each piece is crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside, and has that sweet-meets-heat magic we all secretly crave. The sauce alone—sticky, spicy, slightly sweet—is the kind of thing that makes you lick the spoon and debate whether you *really* need to share. I’ve made these for last-minute dinners, weeknight meals where everyone’s already hangry, and even as a high-protein meal prep hero. They’re quick, they’re wildly flavorful, and best of all? You probably have half the ingredients sitting in your kitchen right now. No shame in leaning into that pantry power. Let’s just say this dish punches way above its weight class. If you’ve got 20 minutes and a craving for something spicy-sweet, trust me—these little salmon cubes will become your go-to fix. They’re perfect for seafood dinner recipes and right at home on your table, lunchbox, or even your next “I deserve something better” solo night in.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
Keywords: easy pasta salad recipes few ingredients, good comfort food easy recipes, jamaican banana bread recipe easy, pioneer woman recipes dinner comfort foods, quick and easy soup recipes homemade, seafood dinner recipes, spicy ramen noodle recipes easy korean
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds skinless salmon filets, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (I like Frank’s RedHot)
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Optional: chopped green onions or sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (or air fryer to 390°F).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the salmon cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder.
  3. Arrange the salmon pieces in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes (or air fry for 8-10), until just cooked through and a bit crisp on the edges.
  5. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together hot sauce, honey, vinegar, and soy sauce. Let it bubble for 3-4 minutes until thickened slightly.
  6. Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the salmon bites, toss to coat, and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if you’re feeling fancy.