Description
These Crispy Hot Honey Salmon Tenders are a deliciously crunchy and flavorful seafood dish featuring tender salmon strips breaded with seasoned panko and baked to golden perfection. Tossed in a spicy-sweet hot honey glaze with a hint of tangy apple cider vinegar, they’re perfect for a quick and impressive meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (skinless, boneless, cut into strips or tenders)
Breading
- 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
Other
- 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, then coat 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, or toss the tenders in the glaze to coat evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the salmon tenders with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately. These tenders pair wonderfully with roasted vegetables, a salad, or rice.
Notes
- Ensure salmon tenders are cut to uniform size for even cooking.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote easy cleanup.
- Adjust hot sauce quantity in the glaze to your desired spice level.
- Make sure the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for safe consumption.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the salmon tenders for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching closely to avoid burning.
