Description
Crispy Air-Fried Honey Mustard Salmon Nuggets are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional fried nuggets, featuring a sweet and tangy honey mustard coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Add the salmon pieces and gently toss to coat. Let marinate for 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor.
- Set up a breading station: Place the flour in one shallow dish, the beaten eggs in another, and the panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.
- Remove the salmon from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange the breaded salmon nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray to promote crispiness.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the nuggets are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with extra honey mustard sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the honey mustard mixture.
- Try substituting the salmon with chicken breast for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg