Honey Glazed Air Fryer Salmon Fillets
Honey Glazed Air Fryer Salmon is tender, juicy salmon covered in a sweet, sticky honey sauce. Easy to make in the air fryer and done in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets skin on
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon crushed chili flakes or to taste
Instructions
- Place the salmon fillets into a shallow dish. Whisk soy sauce, oil, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salmon fillets and gently rub all over the fish. Allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer to 425°F.
- Place the fillets into the air fryer basket, skin side down, and cook at 400°F for 8 minutes.
- Lightly brush with honey and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chili flakes. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite side, like cooked rice, and enjoy!
Notes
- Salmon: Use fresh, high-quality salmon.
- Sesame oil: You can substitute olive oil, grape seed oil, or avocado oil, but the sesame oil adds extra flavor.
- Honey: You can substitute maple syrup if needed.
- Chili flakes: The slight spice balances the sweet honey, but they can be left out if desired.
- Use the same size filets. This will help the salmon cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the baskets. If the salmon is all touching or overlapping, it won't get crispy on the edges. Cook in two batches if needed.
- Don't overcook it. The cooking time depends on the thickness of the filets and the specific air fryer. Check the doneness with a fork. Salmon is done when it is opaque and easily flakes.
- Storage: Store in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Wrap tightly or store in an air-tight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 833mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg