Air-Fried Honey Mustard Salmon Nuggets
These air-fried salmon bites pair tender, flaky fish with the sweet tang of honey mustard, while paprika, salt, black pepper, and olive oil add gentle seasoning and richness. Quick to prepare and easy to serve, they make an appealing party appetizer or a flavorful addition to a casual meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Honey Mustard Salmon Nuggets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 27 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Combine salmon, oil, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Toss to combine. Place seasoned salmon in the basket of the air fryer.
- 3
Air fry for 4 minutes.
- 4
Using a basting brush, lightly brush honey mustard over salmon pieces. Insert a toothpick into each bite.
- 5
Air fry until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes more.
- 6
Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately.
- 7
Air fry until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes more.
- 8
Move the salmon to a serving plate and serve right away.
- Calories 156.23 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 16.96 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 2.8 g 1%
- Total Fat 8.13 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.33 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 46.34 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 118.87 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.19 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 2.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 8.11 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.54 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 285.9 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 11.35 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Air Fried Honey Mustard Salmon Nuggets is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Honey Mustard, Olive Oil, and Paprika. Each serving provides about 156.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Honey Mustard Salmon Nuggets made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Honey Mustard, Olive Oil, Paprika, Salmon. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Honey Mustard Salmon Nuggets?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 156.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Honey Mustard Salmon Nuggets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Air-Fried Honey Mustard Salmon Nuggets healthy?
- Air-Fried Honey Mustard Salmon Nuggets has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 156.23 calories and 16.96 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 118.87 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.33 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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