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Air Fryer Salmon
The BEST Air Fryer Salmon Recipe you will ever taste, made in under 20 minutes! We top our salmon with a delicious honey-mustard topping that transforms into a delicious sweet and savory crust. A terrific and satisfying weeknight meal!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 280 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 minced garlic clove
- pinch cayenne pepper, optional
- 3 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
- fresh thyme leaves for garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together mustard, honey, garlic, and cayenne (if using).
- Pat each salmon fillet dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- Brush honey mustard generously over each salmon fillet. Spray 6 quart air fryer basket with cooking spray and preheat to 400˚F.
- Air fry salmon for 8 to 9 minutes, until tender and flaky.
- Remove fillets from air fryer basket. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve.
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Notes
- Baking Alternative for Our Air Fryer Salmon Recipe
- Our recipe can easily be made in the oven if you don't have an air fryer. Simply set your oven to 375˚F and roast for 12 to 15 minutes (depending on desired doneness), on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Storing and Reheating Instructions
- Air fryer salmon can be stored in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, preheat air fryer to 375˚F and air fry salmon fillets for 2 to 3 minutes, until heated through. Alternatively, preheat oven to 350˚F. Place salmon fillets into baking dish and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes, until heated through.
- Tips and Tricks for Success
- Buy fillets that have about the same thickness for even cooking.
- Pat the fillets with paper towels to dry. This will help to prevent the salmon from steaming, which would turn the fillets mushy instead of flaky.
- Be generous with the honey mustard spread so a delicious crust can formed on top of each piece of fish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
1348mg
(56%)
Potassium
854mg
(24%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
75IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1348mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 854mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.