5 from 14 votes
Easy 15-min. Sriracha Mayo Salmon
This recipe features salmon fillets brushed with a spicy mayo sauce that combines mayonnaise, Sriracha, and honey or maple syrup. The salmon is seasoned simply with salt, garlic powder, and pepper, then cooked in an air fryer or oven until just done. The sauce forms a flavorful, slightly sweet, and spicy glaze that complements the rich salmon, making it suitable for a quick meal option.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
11 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
287 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, Japanese, Thai
Ingredients
- 7 oz salmon filet sliced horizontally into two equal pieces
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ green onion finely chopped for garnishing
Spicy Mayo Sauce
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise or regular mayonnaise, Japanese style
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1.5 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients as listed above. Set aside.
- Pat the salmon flesh very dry with a clean paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Choose ONE cooking method below: To Air Fry Salmon: Line the air fryer basket with air fryer parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place the salmon filets skin side down in a single layer without overlap. Evenly season the salmon with salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Brush the spicy mayo sauce all over the salmon, including the sides.Air fry at 400 F for 5-7 minutes until cooked through or an internal temperature of 140 degrees F with an instant read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the fish. Remove from the air fryer and let the residual heat carry over the cooking process. To Bake Salmon: Transfer fillets skin side down to a greased or lined baking sheet. Evenly season the salmon with salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Brush the spicy mayo sauce all over the salmon, including the sides.Bake at 400 F for 11-14 minutes until cooked through or an internal temperature of 140 degrees F with an instant read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the fish. Remove baked salmon from the oven and let the residual heat carry over the cooking process.
- Garnish salmon with green onions and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
(53%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
451mg
(19%)
Potassium
519mg
(11%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
90IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 451mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 519mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.