🍯🧄 Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon
Sweet, savory, and perfectly flaky—this air fryer version of salmon comes out caramelized on the outside and juicy inside with minimal effort.
🧾 Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: chili flakes, sesame seeds, chopped parsley
🔪 Instructions:
1. Make the glaze
- Mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and pepper in a bowl
2. Prep the salmon
- Pat salmon dry
- Brush lightly with olive oil
- Coat with the honey garlic glaze
3. Air fry
- Preheat air fryer to 190°C (375°F)
- Cook for 8–10 minutes, depending on thickness
- Spoon extra glaze over halfway through cooking
4. Finish
- Let rest 2 minutes
- Garnish with sesame seeds or parsley
🍽️ Result:
Tender, flaky salmon with a sticky-sweet honey garlic glaze and lightly caramelized edges.
🔥 Pro Tips:
- Don’t overcook—salmon dries quickly
- Use skin-on fillets for extra crisp edges
- Line air fryer with parchment for easy cleanup
🧠 Serving Ideas:
- With rice and steamed vegetables
- Over salad bowls
- With noodles or roasted potatoes
If you want, I can also make a spicy sriracha honey version, a low-sugar keto glaze, or a teriyaki air fryer salmon twist.