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This Honey Glazed Air Fryer Salmon is tender, juicy salmon covered in a sweet, sticky honey sauce. The recipe is easy to make in the air fryer and done in under 30 minutes. It’s the perfect healthy weeknight dinner and great for those who meal prep.
You may also love my air fryer honey salmon bites or these balsamic glazed salmon filets.
If you like seafood and want to cook your salmon in the air fryer, you will love this Air Fryer Salmon fillet recipe! It is ultra-easy to make and only needs a handful of simple ingredients. The marinade flavors the inside of the fish while the honey glaze coats the golden crust perfectly. This is a great dinner for any night that you need a fast and nutritious meal.
Looking to make it a meal? Try serving this alongside roasted garlic cauliflower or perfect white rice.
Recipe summary
- Fast and easy. Cooking in the air fryer is super easy, and quick, and requires effortless cleanup. This is a great dinner for a busy weeknight.
- Good for you. Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, high in protein, and packed with nutrients. It is also a delicious low-carb dinner option.
- Amazing sauce. The sauce is sticky, sweet, and has a slight kick from the chili flakes. It’s an addicting glaze perfect for salmon.
Ingredients you will need
- Salmon fillets: you may also use frozen salmon
- Low-sodium soy sauce or coconut amino
- Sesame oil or another oil of choice.
- Kosher salt and Pepper
- Honey
- Sesame seeds
- Crushed chili flakes
Full measurements are listed further down below in the recipe card.
How to make air fryer salmon
- Make the marinade. First, whisk soy sauce, oil, salt, and pepper to a small mixing bowl.
- Marinade the salmon. Pour the dressing over the salmon fillets, then gently rub all over the fish. Allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Preheat. Meanwhile preheat the air fryer to 425°F.
- Cook the salmon. Place the fillets into the air fryer basket, skin side down, and cook at 400°F for 8 minutes.
- Brush with sauce. Lightly brush with honey, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and chili flakes. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve. Serve this honey glazed salmon recipe with your favorite side, like rice, and enjoy!
Recipe notes
- Salmon: Use fresh, high-quality salmon. You may use skin-on or skinless salmon filets.
- Sesame oil: You can also use olive oil, grape seed oil, or avocado oil as well. However, sesame oil adds an extra depth of flavor.
- Honey: You can substitute maple syrup if needed.
- Chili flakes: The slight spice balances the sweet honey, but they can be left out if desired.
- Use the same size filets. This will help the salmon cook evenly.
- Don’t overcrowd the baskets. If the salmon is all touching or overlapping, it won’t get crispy on the edges. Also, cook in two batches if needed.
- Don’t overcook it. The cooking time depends on the thickness of the filets and the specific air fryer. Check the doneness with a fork. Salmon is done when it is opaque and easily flakes.
Common Questions
The recommendation from the FDA is to cook the salmon to an internal temperature of 145°F. To measure this temperature, insert a food thermometer in the thickest part of the salmon filet until it reads at least 140-145 °F.
Try to cook fresh fish within 1-2 days of buying. Once cooked, store the salmon in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can then reheat it or add it to salads and quinoa bowls for a quick lunch.
Allow the salmon to cool completely, then store it in an airtight container or wrap it in tinfoil. Freeze for up to three months. When ready, thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat until warmed through.
This will depend on the thickness of the salmon filet at the temperature you are cooking it. At 400F the salmon will need about 8-9 minutes. If you are cooking the salmon at 375 F it may need about 10-12 minutes depending on its thickness.
What to serve with air fryer salmon
- For a low carb option serve it with Cauliflower Rice
- Serve with Veggies like cheesy cauliflower bake or Baked Zucchini Fries
- Try them with potatoes like these Hasselback Potatoes or these Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- They pair well with salads: Try them with this cucumber tomato salad recipe or this Black bean tabbouleh salad recipe.
More Salmon recipes
- Baked Honey Mustard Salmon
- Creamy Tuscan Salmon
- Salmon Tacos with Corn Salsa
- Crispy Baked Salmon
- Creamy Coconut Lime Salmon
- Lemon Dill Salmon Pasta Salad
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Honey Glazed Air Fryer Salmon Fillets
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, skin on
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, or coconut aminos
- 1½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon crushed chili flakes, or to taste
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
- Salmon: Use fresh, high-quality salmon.
- Sesame oil: You can substitute olive oil, grape seed oil, or avocado oil, but the sesame oil adds extra flavor.
- Honey: You can substitute maple syrup if needed.
- Chili flakes: The slight spice balances the sweet honey, but they can be left out if desired.
- Use the same size filets. This will help the salmon cook evenly.
- Don’t overcrowd the baskets. If the salmon is all touching or overlapping, it won’t get crispy on the edges. Cook in two batches if needed.
- Don’t overcook it. The cooking time depends on the thickness of the filets and the specific air fryer. Check the doneness with a fork. Salmon is done when it is opaque and easily flakes.
- Storage: Store in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Wrap tightly or store in an air-tight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Do I need to brush the non skin part of the salmon with honey? And do I need to flip the salmon in the air fryer at any point?
Hi. You will place the salmon filets skin side down and then brush honey over the top of the salmon (the nonskin part yes). You do not need to flip the salmon
It says pre-heat to 425 and then cook at 400 for 8 mins. Do I just turn the temperature down when I put the fish in? Double checking because I’ve never pre-heated to a different temperature than I’m cooking at before
It was a typo. Keep it at 425
I just made this in my dorm and it taste sooooo good!!
awesome!
This was really good! Served it with blanched broccoli and roasted red potatoes.
love the side options
everyone loved the dish
Do you cook this on the air fry setting or the roast setting??
Air fryer
Can I simmer/boil the extra marinade on the stove for an additional topping?
Yes, you definitely can.
So good!! I don’t even like salmon but I ate all of it!
Awesome feedback. Thank you!
Looks sooo good!
Thanks for sharing!
Would you be able to make this recipe with any other type of fish?
Yes any fish will work