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Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon
Enjoy tender, flavorful salmon glazed with honey and garlic, cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Skin-On Salmon Fillets
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, paprika, and pepper into a glaze.
- Pat salmon dry, season with salt, coat with two-thirds of the glaze, and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Lightly spray basket with cooking spray.
- Place salmon skin-side down in the air fryer, discard marinade, and cook for 7-9 minutes. Brush with remaining glaze at 5 minutes.
- Remove, rest for 2 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
Ensure salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for safety.