Description
Mouthwatering honey garlic salmon brings restaurant-quality seafood directly to home kitchens through simple air fryer techniques. Crisp exterior and tender center promise a delightful meal you can easily master in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz/170 g each)
- 2 tbsps honey
- 2 tbsps soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ginger, grated (optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Salmon: Pat salmon fillet thoroughly with paper towels to achieve a crisp, golden exterior during cooking.
- Craft Glaze: Blend honey, garlic, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes into a vibrant, glossy coating that will enhance the fish’s natural flavors.
- Coat and Arrange: Lavishly brush salmon with the honey-garlic glaze, then position in a single layer within the lightly oiled air fryer basket, ensuring maximum exposure to heat circulation.
- Air Fry: Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 7-8 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize and create a stunning, lacquered finish while maintaining the salmon’s delicate, moist texture.
- Check Doneness: Gently prod with a fork – the fish should separate effortlessly and display a uniform opaque appearance, signaling perfect cooking.
- Rest and Garnish: Allow salmon to settle for 2-3 minutes, then sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley or green onions to introduce a vibrant, aromatic element.
- Serve: Present immediately alongside complementary accompaniments like roasted seasonal vegetables or fragrant steamed rice, transforming a simple dish into a restaurant-quality meal.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil to ensure the salmon doesn’t adhere and releases smoothly after cooking.
- Moisture Control: Pat the salmon fillet completely dry before glazing to achieve a crispy, caramelized exterior and prevent steaming.
- Glaze Application: Brush the honey-garlic mixture evenly and generously, covering every surface to maximize flavor penetration and create a delicious caramelized coating.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature, ensuring salmon reaches 145°F for perfect doneness without overcooking and maintaining its tender, flaky texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg