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Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon

Perfectly cooked salmon fillets with a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze prepared in the air fryer. This quick, healthy dinner features crispy skin and tender, flaky fish paired with steamed vegetables and rice.

22 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

AmericanDinnerAir FryerHigh ProteinPescatarianLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-Free

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, for serving
  • 2 cups steamed broccoli, for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Pat 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each) dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup honey, 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free), 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.

  4. 4

    Place salmon skin-side down in the air fryer basket, making sure they don't overlap. Lightly brush with 1 tbsp olive oil.

  5. 5

    Air fry for 7-8 minutes for medium doneness, or until the internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C) for medium or 145°F (63°C) for well done. Cook time will vary depending on the thickness of your fillets.

  6. 6

    While the salmon is cooking, pour the honey-garlic mixture into a small saucepan. In a separate small bowl, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water to create a slurry.

  7. 7

    Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat.

  8. 8

    When the salmon is done, carefully remove it from the air fryer.

  9. 9

    Brush the thickened glaze over the hot salmon fillets.

  10. 10

    Sprinkle with 1 tsp for garnish sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions.

  11. 11

    Serve immediately with 2 cups for serving cooked jasmine rice and 2 cups for serving steamed broccoli.

Questions

How long does Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating.

Can I halve or double Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, air-fry in batches; a crowded basket steams instead of crisping.

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