Description
These Crispy Hot Honey Salmon Tenders are a delightful twist on traditional salmon dishes. The perfect combination of crunchy and sweet with a hint of heat, they make for a delicious main course that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Tenders:
- 1 lb skinless salmon fillets (cut into strips)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs (beaten)
Other:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- ¼ cup honey
- 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Salmon: In a bowl, combine buttermilk, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add salmon strips and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Prepare the Breading: In separate shallow bowls, place flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of panko breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Coat the Salmon: Remove salmon from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko.
- Fry the Salmon: Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry salmon tenders in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the Hot Honey: In a small saucepan, warm honey with hot sauce and red pepper flakes until just simmering. Drizzle hot honey over salmon tenders or serve on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For an oven-baked version, bake at 425°F for 15–18 minutes or air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Adjust the hot honey’s spice level to your liking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 tenders
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
