This simple Air Fryer Salmon is ready in minutes and has the perfect sweet and spicy glaze. It turns out tender, flakey, and so flavorful every time. Serve it with rice and veggies for a complete meal that everyone will enjoy!
Why You’ll Love This Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Salmon Recipe
- Quick and easy – All you have to do is combine the ingredients for the glaze, brush it over the fish, and let the air fryer do all of the hard work. You’ll have a flavorful dinner on the table in less than 10 minutes!
- Flavorful – If you love salmon then you’re going to love this recipe. The sweet, savory, and tangy glaze pairs perfectly with fish and is easy to make while still packing in the flavor.
- Versatile – You can mix and match this salmon with variety of different side dishes, or swap out the glaze altogether and go with a simple salt, pepper, and lemon combination.
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Recipe Ingredients
Salmon: you’ll need four 6-ounce salmon filets for this recipe. Make sure to remove the skin!
Sriracha: this chili sauce adds just the right amount of heat to the glaze.
Maple Syrup: maple syrup helps to add a bit of sweetness to the glaze. Don’t have any maple syrup on hand? Feel free to use honey instead!
Coconut Aminos: this is a soy sauce alternative. It has a slightly sweeter flavor than traditional soy sauce but still adds that salty umami flavor. If you prefer you can swap out the coconut aminos for soy sauce, just remove the salt from ingredients to ensure the fish is not too salty.
How to Make Air Fryer Salmon
Step One: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees.
Step Two: While the air fryer is heating, whisk the sriracha, maple syrup, coconut aminos, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Step Three: Use a pastry brush to brush the glaze evenly over the salmon filets.
Step Four: Next, arrange the salmon in the air fryer, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until it’s cooked through.
Step Five: Serve your sweet and spicy salmon topped with scallions and sesame seeds with your sides of choice!
Tips and Tricks
- Use equal-sized filets. Look for filets that are roughly the same size and thickness. This will ensure they cook quickly and evenly.
- Check for doneness. You’ll know your salmon is done cooking when it’s opaque pink and easily flakes with a fork. The length of time the fish stays in the air fryer will depend on how you prefer your salmon to be cooked.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket. Make sure to arrange the salmon filets in an even layer, leaving space between each piece to allow the air to circulate evenly and cook the fish on all sides. Work in batches as needed!
Do You Have to Flip Salmon in the Air Fryer?
No, the air will circulate and cook the salmon on all sides. So, there’s no need to flip it when air frying.
Can I Bake the Salmon Instead?
Yes! Just arrange glazed salmon on a baking sheet. Then, bake at 400 degrees until the filets cook through, around 12-15 minutes.
Ways to Serve
I prefer to serve this air fryer salmon recipe with rice and green beans. However, it pairs well with a variety of sides. So, feel free to mix and match what you like best! Some great options include:
How to Store
- Store: Transfer the leftover salmon to an airtight container, and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheat: Warm the salmon in the microwave or the air fryer or oven at 275 degrees just until warmed through.
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Air Fryer Salmon
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This simple Air Fryer Salmon is ready in minutes and has the perfect sweet and spicy glaze. It turns out tender, flakey, and so flavorful every time. Serve it with rice and veggies for a complete meal that everyone will enjoy!
Ingredients
- 4 – 6oz Atlantic salmon filets, skinless
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch of salt, plus more to taste
- pinch of black pepper, plus more to taste
- Black sesame seeds, for garnish
- Scallion, for serving
- White rice, for serving
- Green beans, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
- While the air fryer is heating, whisk together sriracha, maple syrup, coconut aminos, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Use a pastry brush to brush glaze over the salmon filets.
- Once rhetorically air fryer has preheated, add the salmon to the air fryer and cook for 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve the salmon over white rice with veggies. Garnish with scallion and black sesame seeds.
Recipe by: Ashlea Carver / All the Healthy Things | Photography by: Sierra Inn
