13 Sweet and Savory Honey Recipes You Need to Try

Honey is the ultimate flavor booster, adding natural sweetness to both sweet and savory dishes. From air fryer veggies and glazed meats to decadent desserts and fresh salads, these recipes show just how versatile honey can be. Each dish is easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for elevating everyday meals or impressing guests at your next brunch or dinner party.

Air Fryer Carrots with Irresistible Honey Brown Sugar Glaze

A white bowl filled with roasted carrot pieces garnished with herbs, placed on a striped cloth with carrot greens visible on the side. — Air Fryer Carrots with Irresistible Honey Brown Sugar Glaze. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

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Tender carrots get coated in a buttery honey and brown sugar glaze and crisp up perfectly in the air fryer. A sweet, savory side dish that’s ready in about 15 minutes and makes any meal feel special.
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Air Fryer Cornbread Cake with Candied Bacon and Honey Buttercream

A slice of cake with white frosting and bacon bits is being lifted from a whole cake on a black plate. — Air Fryer Cornbread Cake with Candied Bacon and Honey Buttercream. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella .

Sweet cornbread and candied bacon come together in this air fryer cake topped with honey buttercream. It’s a fun, indulgent twist on a classic favorite.
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Fruit Charcuterie Board (with Honey Glazed Fruit Salad)

Layer fresh seasonal fruits with a sweet honey glaze and serve with cheeses or yogurt dips. Perfect for brunch or summer gatherings, this colorful board doubles as a snack and a centerpiece.
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Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon

Quick, flavorful, and perfectly flaky, this salmon is coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce and cooked in the air fryer in just 15 minutes.
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Air Fryer Honey Glazed Salmon

A simple, healthy dinner that’s tender, juicy, and coated in a delicious honey glaze. Perfect for weeknight meals or a quick dinner that feels fancy.
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Arugula Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Chicken, and Honey-Roasted Pecans

This salad combines peppery arugula, roasted sweet potatoes, grilled chicken, and honey-roasted pecans for a sweet and savory mix that works as a side or a full meal.
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Baked Feta Dip with Honey, Dates, and Hazelnuts

Baked feta in blue casserole dish. — Baked feta dip recipe with honey, dates and hazelnuts. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Creamy baked feta gets a sweet twist with honey, dates, and crunchy hazelnuts. Serve warm with crackers or bread for a decadent appetizer.
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Baked Ham with Honey, Bourbon, and Orange Glaze

Sweet honey, rich bourbon, and zesty orange glaze elevate this classic baked ham. Perfect for holidays or special dinners, it’s juicy, flavorful, and impressive.
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Citrus Honey Biscuits

Freshly baked golden brown biscuits cooling on a metal wire rack. — Citrus Honey Biscuits. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Fluffy drop biscuits infused with honey and fresh citrus for a bright, sweet breakfast side or snack. Easy to make and bursting with flavor.
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Copycat Honey Baked Ham

This sweet and savory ham is coated with a honey glaze and pumpkin spice mix, baked to golden perfection, and perfect for holiday meals.
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Delicious Air Fryer Honey Mustard Pork Chops

Four glazed pork chops garnished with chopped parsley are arranged on a wooden serving board, with lemon halves and parsley on the side; a bowl of roasted potatoes is in the background. — Delicious Air Fryer Honey Mustard Pork Chops. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella .

Juicy pork chops coated in a honey mustard glaze cook quickly in the air fryer. A flavorful, simple dinner ready in about 30 minutes.
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Drop Biscuits with Orange Honey Butter

Golden-brown biscuits are arranged on a cooling rack next to a ramekin filled with whipped butter; a folded napkin is in the background. — Drop Biscuits with Orange Honey Butter. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Quick and easy drop biscuits topped with a sweet orange honey butter. Fluffy, light, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or alongside dinner.
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Fermented Honey Jalapeño Hot Sauce

A glass bottle filled with yellow salad dressing sits on a dark surface, with a honey bear bottle and a spoon blurred in the background. — Fermented Honey Jalapeño Hot Sauce. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Sweet meets spicy with this fermented honey jalapeño hot sauce. Perfect for adding a flavorful kick to everything from eggs to grilled meats.
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