Honey Glazed Air Fryer Salmon Fillets
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
278 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey Glazed Air Fryer Salmon Fillets
Description
This recipe highlights fresh, skin-on salmon fillets marinated for 15 minutes in a blend of soy sauce (or coconut aminos for low sodium), toasted sesame oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. The brief marination enhances umami and toastiness. Cooking the salmon in the air fryer at 400°F produces a nicely crisped skin and tender, opaque flesh within about 8 minutes.
After initial cooking, the fillets are brushed with honey and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and crushed chili flakes before returning to the air fryer for an additional 2 minutes. This step adds a glossy, sweet layer with a touch of spiciness and textured seeds.
Serving the salmon alongside simple accompaniments like cooked rice complements the glossy glaze without overpowering the fish’s natural flavor. The timing and seasoning balance ensures moist salmon with a hint of sweetness, heat, and nuttiness from the sesame elements.
The notes advise using similarly sized fillets for even cooking, avoiding overcrowding in the air fryer for crisp edges, and checking doneness by flaking with a fork. Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers refrigerated up to three days or frozen for up to three months.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon skin on, fillets
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos, low-sodium
- 1½ teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, ground
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes or to taste, crushed
Instructions
- Place the salmon fillets into a shallow dish. Whisk soy sauce, oil, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salmon fillets and gently rub all over the fish. Allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer to 425°F.
- Place the fillets into the air fryer basket, skin side down, and cook at 400°F for 8 minutes.
- Lightly brush with honey and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chili flakes. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite side, like cooked rice, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality salmon fillets of similar size to ensure even cooking.
- Substitute olive, grape seed, or avocado oil for sesame oil if unavailable, though sesame oil imparts distinctive flavor.
- Maple syrup can replace honey as a glaze for a different sweetness profile.
- Adjust or omit chili flakes if you prefer less heat; they balance the glaze’s sweetness.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow crisping; cook in batches if necessary.
- Check salmon doneness by flaking with a fork; it is cooked when opaque and flakes easily.
- Store leftovers airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 356mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 833mg | 18% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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