Description
Crispy Hot Honey Salmon Tenders are a delightful blend of crunchy, golden salmon and a sweet-spicy hot honey glaze. The salmon is breaded and baked to crispy perfection, then drizzled with a homemade hot honey sauce for an irresistible combination of heat and sweetness. These tenders are perfect for a light dinner, appetizer, or a fun weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skinless, boneless, cut into strips or tenders)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for drizzling)
- 1/4 cup hot honey (or regular honey mixed with hot sauce to taste)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional, for tang)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and cut them into strips or tenders.
- Set Up the Breading Station: In a shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another shallow dish, place the flour. In a third dish, beat the eggs.
- Coat the Salmon: Dredge each salmon strip in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the beaten eggs, and then coat it thoroughly in the panko breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to ensure an even coating.
- Bake the Salmon: Arrange the breaded salmon tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil to help them crisp up. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the breading is golden and crispy. The internal temperature of the salmon should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Make the Hot Honey Glaze: While the salmon is baking, prepare the hot honey glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the hot honey (or honey mixed with hot sauce) and apple cider vinegar. Heat over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through and well combined. Adjust the heat level by adding more hot sauce if desired.
- Drizzle the Glaze: Once the salmon tenders are done baking, remove them from the oven. Drizzle the hot honey glaze generously over the crispy salmon tenders. Alternatively, you can toss the tenders in the glaze to coat them evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the salmon tenders with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately. These tenders pair wonderfully with a side of roasted vegetables, a salad, or rice.
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce the amount of hot sauce in the hot honey glaze.
- If you prefer an extra crispy texture, you can add some crushed cornflakes or grated Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mixture.
- To make the hot honey sauce ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For a healthier alternative, you can pan-fry the salmon tenders in a non-stick skillet with a small amount of oil instead of baking them.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 3-4 tenders)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg