Description
This Air Fryer Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon recipe offers a quick and flavorful way to prepare perfectly cooked salmon with a sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a healthy and delicious meal ideal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
Honey Mustard Glaze:
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp soy sauce (optional, for added depth of flavor)
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for cooking the salmon evenly.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and soy sauce if using. This mixture will provide the sweet and tangy flavor coating your salmon fillets.
- Coat the Salmon: Pat your salmon fillets dry with a paper towel to help the glaze adhere better. Brush the honey mustard glaze generously over the top and sides of each fillet to infuse flavor during cooking.
- Air Fry: Lightly grease the air fryer basket to prevent sticking. Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the basket, making sure they do not touch to allow even cooking. Cook for 8-10 minutes, depending on fillet thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish the cooked salmon with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Serve immediately with your choice of sides for a wholesome meal.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary based on the thickness of your salmon fillets; thicker fillets may require a few extra minutes.
- If you don’t have soy sauce, you can omit it; the glaze will still be flavorful.
- Patting the salmon dry before applying the glaze helps it cook better and prevents excess moisture.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crisping of the salmon skin.
- Leftover salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
