Description
These Crispy Hot Honey Salmon Tenders are a delicious and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick and easy dinner. The salmon strips are coated in a crunchy panko breadcrumb mixture, then air fried or baked to crispy perfection. Drizzled with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, these salmon tenders are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Salmon Tenders:
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillets, cut into strips
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray or neutral oil for air frying or baking
Hot Honey Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Marinate the Salmon: Whisk buttermilk and hot sauce together. Soak salmon strips in the mixture for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix panko breadcrumbs, flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the Salmon: Dredge marinated salmon strips in the breadcrumb mixture until well coated.
- Cook the Salmon: Air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes or bake at 425°F for 12–15 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Make the Hot Honey Sauce: Combine honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar in a saucepan over low heat. Warm the sauce and drizzle over the cooked salmon tenders.
- Serve: Enjoy the crispy hot honey salmon tenders immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness of the sauce to suit your preference.
- These salmon tenders are versatile and can be served in various ways.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
