Description
This Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon recipe offers a deliciously sweet and savory glaze that perfectly complements tender, flaky salmon fillets. Quick to prepare and cooked to perfection in the air fryer, this dish makes for an easy, healthy weeknight dinner that impresses without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 fillets salmon (about 6 oz each)
Honey Garlic Marinade
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Garnish
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, rice vinegar (if using), black pepper, and salt. Whisk everything together until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
- Marinate the salmon: Place the salmon fillets in the bowl, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the honey garlic marinade. Let the salmon marinate for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Arrange the salmon: Once the air fryer is preheated, place the marinated salmon fillets in the basket, skin side down. Be sure to arrange them in a single layer to allow for proper air circulation.
- Cook the salmon: Air fry the salmon for 8-10 minutes until it is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C) for safe consumption.
- Serve: Carefully remove the salmon from the air fryer and transfer to a serving plate. Drizzle any leftover marinade or glaze from the bowl over the fillets for extra flavor.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped green onions on top of the salmon before serving to add a fresh, vibrant touch.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, reserve a small portion of the marinade before adding the salmon and reduce it in a small pan over low heat till slightly thickened.
- Salmon cooks quickly in the air fryer; check doneness early to avoid overcooking and dryness.
- Rice vinegar is optional but adds a subtle tanginess that balances the sweetness of honey.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (6 oz)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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