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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Honey Glazed Air Fryer Salmon

    Published: Mar 2, 2021 · Modified: Jan 9, 2024 by Beth Sachs · 7 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This honey glazed air fryer salmon is tender, melt-in-the-mouth delicious, and ready in just 8 minutes. The perfect healthy meal for busy weeknights!

    Lightly crisp on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, this air fryer salmon is super tasty, and best of all you only need a handful of ingredients to make it!

    Honey glazed salmon made in the air fryer with rice and green beans.

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    If you don't already have one, I'd strongly consider buying an air fryer, just for this superb salmon recipe alone! But don't forget you can also make the crispiest roast potatoes, the crunchiest sweet potato fries, the juiciest most tender chicken, the fluffiest baked potatoes, and even delicious breakfast frittata's too!

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    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQS
    • 😋Related recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    • Juicy and tender salmon.
    • Healthy.
    • Quick to cook.
    • Perfect for busy weeknights.

    "Oh my absolutely fabulous. Tastes unbelievable." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Christine

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredients needed for air fryer salmon.

    Salmon Fillets - boneless and skinless salmon portions that are roughly the same size to ensure even cooking.

    Honey - a clear runny honey that can be whisked with the soy sauce is best for this recipe.

    Soy Sauce - I love the saltiness of dark soy sauce, against the sweetness of the honey.

    Sesame Seeds - adds a delicious crunch to the dish, but can be left out if you prefer.

    Sea Salt - for seasoning!

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Whisk together the honey, soy sauce and a pinch of salt.

    Two: Lay the salmon portions skin side down on a piece of baking paper inside your air fryer basket.

    Three: Brush with half of the glaze then cook in the air fryer at 190°C (375°F) for 7 minutes.

    Four: Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and drizzle over the remaining glaze and cook for a further minute or two in the air fryer.

    Step by step photo instructions collage for making air fryer salmon.

    💭 Top tips

    • Preheat your air fryer to ensure the salmon starts cooking at the correct temperature straight away. Switch it on whilst you are mixing up the honey glaze.
    • Make sure the salmon fillets aren't touching each other in the air fryer to ensure the sides cook evenly. Depending on how big your air fryer is, you may have to cook in batches. I easily got 4 salmon portions in my Ninja Foodi.
    • If you are using frozen salmon fillets from your freezer, make sure they have fully defrosted before use. I take the salmon out of the freezer the night before and let it defrost in the fridge overnight.
    • To test whether the salmon is cooked, use a fork to gently flake a piece off. If it flakes easily the salmon is done to perfection. If you have a food probe thermometer, the internal temperature is recommended to be 45-50°c (110-125F).
    • Let the salmon fillets rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    These tasty air fryer honey glazed salmon fillets go nicely with rice, green beans and roasted tenderstem broccoli for a quick and easy midweek meal.

    I sometimes stir leftover salmon into my prawn and pea risotto at the end of cooking, for a bit of added taste and texture. It's also good in place of the bacon in my creamy boursin pasta.

    If light and healthy is your thing, why not serve the salmon with halloumi couscous salad or goat cheese and beetroot salad? It's great on warm summer evenings with a glass of rose wine or a refreshing strawberry mojito!

    Air fryer salmon portions served with green beans.

    📖 Variations

    • Make it spicy by adding 1 teaspoon of chili powder to the honey glaze.
    • Use different flavour glazes. How about a balsamic garlic glaze, or even a sweet chilli and lime glaze?
    • Try the recipe with different fish such as tuna steaks or cod fillets. The fish must be boneless.

    🥡 Storage

    Store - Leftover salmon can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make sure it is wrapped well and placed in an air-tight container. The salmon can be eaten cold or reheated in the microwave.

    Freeze - Cooked salmon can also be frozen for up to 3 months, wrapped in foil, and placed in a freezer-safe container.

    ❓ FAQS

    Why cook salmon in an air fryer?

    Cooking salmon in an air fryer is not only quick, but also healthier too. The result is tender, juicy, melt-in-the-mouth salmon!

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    • Prawn Korma
    • Prawn and Chorizo Paella
    • Sweet Potato Fish Pie
    • Cullen Skink
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    5 from 7 votes

    Honey Glazed Air Fryer Salmon

    This honey glazed air fryer salmon is tender, melt-in-the-mouth delicious, and ready in just 8 minutes. The perfect healthy meal for busy weeknights!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine British
    Prep Time 4 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 8 minutes minutes
    Total Time 12 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 298kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Small Whisk
    • Pastry Brush

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 4 Salmon Portions boneless
    • 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
    • 3 tablespoon Honey clear, runny honey
    • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds

    Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F) and line the base of the air fryer basket with baking paper.
    • Whisk together the soy sauce, honey and sea salt in a small bowl.
    • Lay the salmon portions skin side down into the air fryer basket. Brush with half of the glaze.
    • Air fry for 7 minutes.
    • Take out of the air fryer and drizzle with the remaining glaze and sprinkle over the sesame seeds.
    • Return to the air fryer for a further 1-2 minutes until cooked. Leave to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    Top Tips:
    • Make sure the salmon fillets aren't touching each other in the air fryer, to ensure the sides cook evenly.
    • To test whether the salmon is cooked, use a fork to gently flake a piece off. If it flakes easily the salmon is done to perfection. If you have a food probe thermometer, the internal temperature is recommended to be 45-50°c (110-125F).
    • Let the salmon fillets rest for 5 minutes before serving.
     
    Variations:
    • Make it spicy by adding 1 teaspoon of chili powder or chili flakes to the honey glaze.
    • Use different flavour glazes. How about a balsamic garlic glaze, or even a sweet chilli and lime glaze?
    • Use different fish such as tuna steaks or cod fillets.
     
    Nutrition: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Honey Glazed Air Fryer Salmon
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    298
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    11
    g
    17
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    94
    mg
    31
    %
    Sodium
     
    869
    mg
    38
    %
    Potassium
     
    863
    mg
    25
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    14
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    13
    g
    14
    %
    Protein
     
    35
    g
    70
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    68
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    28
    mg
    3
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Michelle | Sift & Simmer

      March 02, 2021 at 6:58 pm

      5 stars
      This salmon recipe looks so delicious! I'd love it for dinner with a big bowl of steamed rice. Yum!

      Reply
    2. Gail Montero Raines

      March 02, 2021 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      Love the sweet and savory flavors in this salmon! My kind of food!

      Reply
    3. Tara

      March 02, 2021 at 7:45 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yum! What an easy and flavorful weeknight meal. The salmon sounds incredible and I love how quickly it comes together in the air fryer.

      Reply
    4. Courtney

      March 02, 2021 at 8:03 pm

      5 stars
      I love how quick and easy this salmon is. We had it with a side of mixed vegetables and it was the perfect easy and healthy meal.

      Reply
    5. Beth

      March 02, 2021 at 8:34 pm

      5 stars
      This salmon turned out perfectly! I hadn't made it in the air fryer until now. Thanks for a great recipe!

      Reply
    6. Carrie Robinson

      March 02, 2021 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      This glaze sounds delicious! And I love that you made this in the air fryer. 🙂

      Reply
    7. Christine Peel

      January 21, 2023 at 9:32 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my absolutely fabulous. Tastes unbelievable

      Reply
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