Honey Garlic Salmon in the Air Fryer

Name: Honey Garlic Salmon in the Air Fryer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: 500 grams (1 pound) salmon fillets; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 ½ tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
2 people
Calories
468 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Asian

Honey Garlic Salmon in the Air Fryer

Elizabeth Reed

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If you're after a weeknight meal that can be ready in 20 minutes, this honey garlic salmon cooked in an air fryer is for you. Prepared with simple ingredients, this is the best way to put that air fryer to use!

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Ingredients

Servings

500 grams (1 pound) salmon fillets fresh (see note 1)

For the marinade:

1 tablespoon honey (see note 2)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ tablespoon soy sauce (see note 3)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (see note 4)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional (for garnish)

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Instructions

Cut your salmon fillets in half. Use a paper towel to pat the salmon dry. Season with salt and black pepper if using.
In a small bowl, whisk the honey, garlic powder, soy sauce and olive oil until well combined.
Place the salmon fillets in the honey garlic sauce skin-side down for five minutes, then turn them over and marinade the other side for another five minutes.
Place the salmon fillets on your parchment-lined air fryer basket (skin side down) and cook for 8-10 minutes. (see note 5 & 6)
Serve immediately with soba noodles and steamed broccoli on the side.

Notes

I'm using fresh salmon, but you can use frozen fillets (allow them to thaw first. If you don't like salmon, try using another piece of fish, such as Arctic Char (similar to salmon) or Rainbow Trout.
Sub with maple syrup or molasses.
Use a low-sodium soy or sub with tamari or coconut aminos.
Consider adding half a teaspoon of ground ginger and chilli powder for extra flavour.
Line the air fryer basket or oven insert with parchment paper - this allows for easy cleanup later and avoids any pieces of salmon sticking.
Watch the cooking time. Check on the honey garlic salmon as it cooks. Each air fryer behaves differently, so check on it halfway and adjust the cooking time as you see fit.