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Air Fryer Meatballs

Lauren Allen — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

These easy Air Fryer Meatballs are perfectly crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside, and only take a few minutes to make. Whip together a big batch and keep them in the freezer for a quick weeknight meal.

Want to try more air fryer recipes? Try my Air Fryer Chicken Wings, Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, or Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets.

Why I love this recipe:

Best way to cook meatballs: they cook quickly and have the perfect texture.

Meal Prep: The meatballs are freezer friendly and can reheat from frozen in the air fryer. Great for meal prep lunch buddah bowls, or to quickly throw together Swedish Meatballs or Green Curry Meatballs.

How to cook Raw Meatballs in Air Fryer:

Mix Ingredients: Add all meatball ingredients EXCEPT the meat. Stir and rest for 10 minutes so the crackers can soak up the liquid. Add the meat and mix just until combined (don’t over mix).

Form Meatballs: Scoop meat mixture into 15 meatballs, about the size of golf balls, then gently sprinkle them all around with flour.

Air Fry: Preheat air fryer if needed then spray basket with cooking spray and add meatballs in one layer leaving a little space between each. Air fry for 9-11 minutes or until cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Serve or Store leftover homemade air fryer meatballs in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Serve Air Fryer Meatballs with:

Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:

To Make Ahead: These homemade air fryer meatballs can be made and shaped one day ahead of time (depending on the freshness of the meat). Keep in an airtight container in the fridge then cook when you’re ready.

To Freeze: for uncooked meatballs, “flash freeze” on a cookie sheet first to prevent them from sticking together. Both cooked and uncooked meatballs freeze well in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Reheat in the air fryer.

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Air Fryer Meatballs

These easy Air Fryer Meatballs are perfectly crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and only take a few minutes to make.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 242kcal

Author Lauren Allen

Cost 4

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers
1/4 cup low-sodium beef broth
2 Tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 large egg , lightly beaten
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
3/4 cup all-purpose flour , for dredging

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Instructions

Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl combine all ingredients except for the meat. Stir and rest for 10 minutes so the crackers can soak up the liquid. Add the meat and mix just until combined (don’t over mix).
Form 15 meatballs about the size of golf balls, and gently sprinkle them all around with flour. Preheat air fryer to 400.
Air Fry: Spray the basket with cooking spray, add meatballs in one layer leaving a little space between each. Air fry for 9-11 minutes or until cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Store leftover meatballs in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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Notes

Serving Size: 3 meatballs

Make Ahead Instructions: raw meatballs can be made one day ahead of time (depending on the freshness of the meat), stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

Freezing Instructions: for uncooked meatballs, “flash freeze” on a cookie sheet first to prevent them from sticking together. Both cooked and uncooked meatballs freeze well in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then cook or reheat in the air fryer.

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I originally shared this recipe January 2022. Updated March 2024.

Air Fryer French Toast

Lauren Allen — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

This Air Fryer French Toast recipe is delightfully crispy-toasted on the outside, and soft in the center and is as tasty as it is easy to make! Serve it in whole slices, or cut into French Toast sticks for extra syrup-dipping fun.

If you’re looking to up your breakfast game, try our Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches, Crepes, Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole, or Applesauce Muffins!

Why I love this recipe:

Air Fryer – French Toast made in the air fryer give it the perfect crisp on the outside, but soft on the inside texture. Check out all of my air fryer recipes and let me show you how to use it!
Freezer Friendly – This recipe is a twist on my popular Classic French Toast, but I like the air fryer version even better! Feel free to make a large batch and freeze the leftovers; they reheat well in the air fryer.
Kid Approved – We love to cut the bread into french toast sticks, which are easy and fun to eat.

How to Make Air Fryer French Toast:

Make Batter: Add all of the ingredients, except the bread, to a shallow dish and whisk well to combine (or add to a blender and blend until smooth).

Dip: Cut each slice of bread into three pieces/sticks (or you can leave the bread slices whole, if you’d like). Spray the fry basket with non stick spray before each batch. Dip each piece of bread into the egg mixture, dredging well on both sides, and then place in the fry basket, leaving a little space between each one and laying them in a single later. Be careful not to overcrowd them or they will not get crispy. (You may need to cook them in 3-4 batches, depending on the size of your air fryer).

Air Fry at 350 degrees F for 4 minutes then flip them over (separating them from each other if they stick together) and cook for 3-4 more minutes.

Serve air fryer french toast with homemade syrup or maple syrup, breakfast potatoes or a green smoothie.

Recipe Variations:

Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Sticks: Mix ⅓ cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a shallow dish. Dip French toast sticks in batter and then in cinnamon sugar, coating both sides. Air fry as directed.
Brioche French Toast, or Challah Bread: Cut loaf into thick slices. Add 2-3 minutes to the cook time, if needed.
Crunchy French Toast: Press the outside of battered bread slices into crushed cornflakes or rice krispies cereal before adding to the air fryer.

Make Ahead And Freezing Instructions:

To Make Ahead: The batter can be made a day ahead of time, stored in the fridge.

To Freeze: Allow air fryer french toast to cool completely. Place in freezer safe bag or container then freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in air fryer for 3 minutes on 1 side then 2 minutes on the other, at 400 degrees.

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Air Fryer French Toast

This Air Fryer French Toast recipe is delightfully crispy-toasted on the outside, and soft in the center and is as tasty as it is easy to make!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 169kcal

Author Lauren Allen

Cost $3

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

4 large eggs
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup. granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 slices bread*

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Instructions

Add all of the ingredients, except the bread, to a shallow dish and whisk well to combine (or add to a blender and blend until smooth).
Leave bread slices whole, or cut each into three pieces (for French toast sticks). Spray the air fry basket with non stick spray before each batch.
Dip each piece of bread into the egg mixture, dredging well on both sides, and then place in the fry basket, leaving a little space between each one and laying them in a single later. Be careful not to overcrowd them or they will not get crispy. (You may need to cook them in 3-4 batches, depending on the size of your air fryer).
Air fry at 350 degrees F for 4 minutes then flip them over (separating them from each other if they stick together) and cook for 3-4 more minutes.
Serve with homemade syrup or maple syrup.

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Notes

Serving Size: 1 slice French toast

Bread: Thick bread is best! Try Texas toast or cut a loaf of challah or brioche bread into thick slices.

Cook time: You may need to adjust cook time by 1-2 minutes depending on the density and thickness of your bread slices.

Make Ahead Instructions: The batter can be made a day ahead of time, stored in the fridge.

Freezing Instructions: Allow cooked French Toast to cool completely, then place in freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in air fryer for 3 minutes on 1 side and 2 minutes on the other, at 400 degrees.

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I originally shared this recipe March 2021. Updated March 2024.

Air Fryer Steak

Lauren Allen — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

This juice and flavorful Air Fryer Steak is ready in less than 20 minutes, and topped with a garlic herb butter that compliments the steak perfectly.

Want more air fryer recipes? Try Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, Air Fryer Chicken Wings, and Air Fryer French Toast!

Why I love Steak Cooked in the Air Fryer:

Convenient– The Air Fryer makes it easy to cook a juicy steak anytime of year and in any location.
Fast – From start to finish, in less than 20 minutes, with a crisp outside and juicy center. Check out my air fryer tips and tricks to get the most out of your air fryer.
Garlic Herb Butter – Only three ingredients and takes just seconds to whip up. It adds such great flavor and will take your steak to the next level!

How to cook Steak in Air Fryer:

Prep Steaks: Remove steaks from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking, to bring them to room temperature. Season steaks on both sides with salt and pepper.

Make Herb Butter: Combine the ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F. Grease the air fryer basket and add steaks. (Cook steaks one at a time if they fit too closely together). Air Fry for 4 minutes, then flip, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer for best results: 130-135 degrees F for medium rare, 135-140 for medium.

Rest: Remove easy air fryer steaks to a plate and cover with foil to rest, for 5-10 minutes. Add a spoonful of herb butter on top of each warm steak, before serving.

Storing Instructions: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. I enjoy the leftovers cold on a salad, or you can rewarm in the air fryer just until warm and serve in tacos! If you are interested, check out all of my high protein recipes!

Recipe Variations:

Air Fryer Steak Bites: Slice the steak into chunks, season, and air fry at 400 degrees F for 4 minutes, tossing halfway through, or until desired doneness. Serve with garlic herb butter, or with my Yum Yum Bowls.
To Air Fry Frozen Steak: Air Fry at 360 degrees for 12-18 minutes, or until desired doneness. Allow to rest before slicing.

Serve Steak With:

Potatoes: Mashed Potatoes, Potatoes Au Gratin, Air Fryer Baked Potato, or Twice Baked Potatoes
Salad: Wedge Salad, Radicchio Salad, Cauliflower Salad
Veggies: Roasted Vegetables, Balsamic Roasted Carrots
Artisan No Knead Bread
Breakfast Potatoes and Fried Eggs

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Air Fryer Steak with Garlic Herb Butter

You can make a perfect, juicy Air Fryer Steak in less than 20 minutes. Top with a simple homemade garlic herb butter and you've got a winner.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 8

Rest Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 573kcal

Author Lauren Allen

Cost 12

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

2 steaks , rib-eye, strip steak or T-bone, 1 inch thick
kosher salt and pepper

Garlic herb butter:

2 Tablespoons salted butter , at room temperature
1 teaspoons fresh rosemary , chopped
1 clove garlic , minced

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Instructions

Remove steaks from fridge 20-30 minutes before cooking, to bring them to room temperature. Season steaks on both sides with salt and pepper.
Make herb butter by combining the ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
Air Fry: Grease the air fryer basket or pan with non-stick cooking spray, and add steaks. (Cook steaks one at a time if they fit too closely together). Cook for 4 minutes, then flip, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer for best results: 130-135 degrees F for medium rare, 135-140 for medium.
Rest: Remove steaks to a plate and cover with foil to rest for 5-10 minutes. Add a spoonful of herb butter on top of each warm steak, before serving.

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For Frozen Steak: Air Fry at 360 degrees for 12-18 minutes, or until desired doneness. Allow to rest before slicing.

Storing Instructions: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. I enjoy the leftovers cold on a salad, or you can rewarm in the air fryer just until warm and serve as tacos!

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I originally shared this recipe April 2022. Updated March 2024.

Breakfast Potatoes

Lauren Allen — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

There’s so much to love about this Breakfast Potatoes recipe made with baby red potatoes, green bell pepper and onion. They’re crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and easy to make.

Do you love breakfast recipes? Try my Eggs Benedict, Blintzes, Overnight Cinnamon Rolls, or Yeasted Waffles!

Why I love these crispy breakfast potatoes:

Roast in the Oven – Less mess and monitoring, and keeps your stove clear to make eggs, french toast, crepes, or pancakes.
Crispy and flavorful – These oven breakfast potatoes are roasted at high heat to get them crispy, and I love the extra seasonings and addition of onions and bell peppers for flavor.
Easy – Only 10 minutes of prep makes these homemade breakfast potatoes the perfect side dish to any breakfast.

How to make Breakfast Potatoes:

Chop Veggies: Slice the potatoes into chunks then chop the peppers, onion, and garlic.

Combine Ingredients: Place potatoes, garlic, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, olive oil, butter, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl then toss to combine. Transfer to a large baking sheet (or two), spreading apart as much as possible.

Bake for about 25 minutes at 425 degrees F. Then increase the oven temperature to 500 degrees F and bake until the best breakfast potatoes are crispy and brown, about 10 more minutes.

Make Ahead and Storage Instructions:

To Make Ahead: The peppers, onion, and garlic can be chopped ahead of time and stored in in the fridge.

Store leftovers for 5-7 days in the fridge. Reheat on a greased skillet or in the air fryer for a for a few minutes, until hot and crispy.

Recipe Variations:

Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes: Cook at 400ºF for 25-30 minutes or until crispy. Opening the basket a few times to toss them around, during cooking.
Skillet Breakfast Potatoes: Add a little olive oil to a pan over medium heat. Pour the bowl of veggies into it and sauté until crispy, turning only a few times, to allow them to brown and crisp on each side. Add sausage and a whole egg to make a Breakfast Skillet.
Healthy Breakfast Potatoes: Add any other veggies you’d like, including mushrooms, baby broccoli, spinach, or zucchini.

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Breakfast Potatoes

These easy Breakfast Potatoes are roasted in the oven resulting in the perfect crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, potatoes.

Course Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 267kcal

Author Lauren Allen

Cost 4

Ingredients

2.5 pounds red potatoes , cut into bite-size chunks
2 cloves garlic , minced
1/2 onion , chopped
1 green bell pepper , chopped
1 red bell pepper , chopped
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons butter , melted
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
In a large bowl toss together the potatoes, garlic, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, olive oil, butter, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper.
Bake: Pour potatoes onto a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, tossing twice during baking.
Increase oven temp to 500 degrees (or broil) until crispy, about 10-15 more minutes, tossing twice.

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Make Ahead Instructions: peppers, onion, and garlic can be chopped ahead of time and stored in in the fridge.

Store leftovers for 5-7 days in the fridge. Reheat on a greased skillet or in the air fryer for a for a few minutes, until hot and crispy.

Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes: Air Fry at 400ºF for 25-30 minutes, or until crispy, opening the basket a few times to toss them around, during cooking.

Skillet Breakfast Potatoes: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned veggies and potatoes and sauté until crispy, turning occasionally, to allow them to brown and crisp on each side. Add sausage and whole eggs to make a Breakfast Skillet.

Healthy Breakfast Potatoes: Add additional veggies like mushrooms, baby broccoli, spinach, or zucchini.

Serve with any breakfast items, like eggs benedict, biscuits and gravy, pancakes and eggs, and breakfast quesadillas.

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Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Lauren Allen — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:48:00 +0000

This easy Air Fryer Salmon Bites recipe is takes 15 minutes to make and the salmon is slightly crispy on the outside and moist and flaky on the inside. My favorite part is the amazing homemade remoulade sauce for dipping.

Looking for more air fryer recipes? Try Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, Salmon Bowls, Air Fryer French Toast, or Air Fryer Chicken Tenders!

Why I love this recipe:

Delicious – The air fryer is my favorite way to cook salmon, and these air fryer salmon bites make a fun appetizer or would be delicious served in a bowl, over sushi rice, with veggies on the side and remoulade sauce on top!
The Sauce – We tested several types of sauces to serve with these, but this easy remoulade sauce was the clear winner, and pairs perfectly.
Healthy – High in protein and a healthy choice for anyone! If you count macros or are just looking for some healthy meals, check out all of my macro recipes!

How to air fry Salmon Bites:

Prep Salmon: Remove skin from salmon, if necessary, then cut into uniform 1-inch cubes. Add salmon to a bowl then drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, gently tossing to coat.

Cook: Spray air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray then add salmon in a single layer, spreading apart. Air fry at 350 degrees F for about 6-7 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking, until they gently flake with a fork.

Enjoy: Gently remove to a bowl. Serve air fryer salmon recipe with remoulade on the side, for dipping.

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Air Fryer Salmon Bites

This Air Fryer Salmon Bites recipe is my favorite way to serve salmon in just 15 minutes, with the most delicious and simple remoulade sauce for dipping.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 9

Cook Time 6

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 268kcal

Author Lauren Allen

Cost 15

Ingredients

1 lb salmon fillets
1 Tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Remoulade:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon stone ground mustard
2 teaspoons milk
¼ teaspoon horseradish
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
¼ teaspoon white vinegar
¼ teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper , to taste

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Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees F.
Remoulade Sauce: Mix all ingredients in a bowl then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prep Salmon: Remove skin from salmon, if necessary, and cut into uniform 1-inch cubes. Add to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, gently tossing to coat.
Air Fry: Spray air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray and add salmon in a single layer, spread apart. Air fry at 350 degrees F for about 6-7 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking, until they gently flake with a fork.
Serve with remoulade on the side, for dipping.

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Make Ahead Instructions: The Remoulade sauce can be made one week in advance, stored in the fridge. Combine salmon seasoning ingredients ahead of time, and cut the salmon into cubes several hours, or a day ahead, stored in the fridge.

Hot Honey Salmon Bites: Season salmon and cook in air fryer as instructed. Drizzle generously with hot honey after cooking. Also, try my Hot Honey Salmon Bowls.

Dipping Sauce: You could also serve the salmon bites with Tartar Sauce.

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Hot Honey Salmon Bowl

Lauren Allen — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 16:12:53 +0000

Our delicious Hot Honey Salmon Bowl recipe includes seasoned salmon on a bed of rice with roasted broccolini and brussels sprouts, all drizzled with hot honey and ranch. It’s a healthy, delicious meal that is ready in under 30 minutes.

If you love seafood recipes try our Shrimp and Grits, Crawfish Étouffée, Salmon Bowls, and Cedar Plank Salmon.

Why I love this recipe:

Healthy – High in protein and plenty of veggies, this hot honey salmon bowl will keep you full while helping you stay energized.
Delicious – The salmon is lightly pairs perfectly with the hot honey. This whole dish comes together harmoniously.
30 Minutes – It’s a spicy salmon bowl recipe that’s impressive but quick.

How to make Hot Honey Salmon Bowls:

Roast Vegetables: Add brussels sprouts and broccolini to a large sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast for 12 minutes, tossing once during cooking.

Prepare Salmon: Remove skin from salmon then cut into uniform 1-inch cubes. Add salmon to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, gently tossing to coat.

Add Salmon: Remove vegetables from oven and push to one side of the pan. Add salmon to the other side and drizzle 1 ½ Tablespoons hot honey over salmon and veggies. Return to oven for about 8 minutes, or until salmon flakes gently when touched with a fork (about 140 degrees).

Serve: Spoon rice into bowls and divide hot honey salmon bites and veggies on top of each bowl. Drizzle with additional hot honey sauce and a little drizzle of ranch, as desired.

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Hot Honey Salmon Bowl

This Hot Honey Salmon Bowl recipe is ready in 30 minutes, served over rice, with roasted broccolini and Brussels sprouts, and drizzled with hot honey and ranch.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 477kcal

Author Lauren Allen

Cost 15

Ingredients

1 lb salmon fillets , cut into 1-inch chunks
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 oz broccolini
12 oz Brussels sprouts , trimmed and halved (about 2.5 cups)
½ cup Hot honey homemade or store-bought
4 cups hot cooked rice
Creamy ranch , for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Add brussels sprouts and broccolini to a large mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Spread onto baking sheet and cook for 12 minutes, tossing once during cooking.
Prepare Salmon: Remove skin from salmon, if necessary, and cut into uniform 1-inch cubes. Add salmon to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, gently tossing to coat.
Remove vegetables from oven and push to one side of the pan.
Add salmon to the other side and drizzle 1 ½ Tablespoons hot honey over salmon and veggies. Return to oven for about 8 minutes, or until salmon flakes gently when touched with a fork (about 140 degrees).
Spoon rice into bowls and portion out a big scoop of salmon and veggies on top. Drizzle with desired additional hot honey sauce and a little drizzle of ranch.

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Serving Size: 3oz salmon, ¾ cup cooked rice, 2 oz broccolini, 2-3 oz brussels sprouts.

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