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Air-fried honey garlic salmon topped with sesame seeds and green onions, served with a lemon wedge on a white plate.

Crispy Honey Garlic Salmon in the Air Fryer Recipe

Ready for a quick and easy dinner that’s healthy and full of flavor? This honey garlic salmon in the air fryer recipe has everything you need—crispy skin, a sweet and savory glaze, and a delicious bite every time! It’s perfect if you’re looking for a low-calorie, healthy air fryer salmon option that doesn’t skimp on flavor. The best part? You can whip this up in under 20 minutes. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a chill weekend, this dish fits right in. So, grab your air fryer and let’s get cooking!
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:17 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thailand
Servings: 2 Serving
Calories: 300kcal
Cost: $4 per serving

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Basting Brush
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 2 Salmon Fillets about 6 ounces each
  • 2 Tbsp Honey
  • 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce low-sodium if preferred
  • 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Lemon Wedge optional for serving
  • 1 Tsp Sesame Seeds for garnish
  • 2 Green Onions Chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat Your Air Fryer
  • Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Let it preheat for about 3 minutes. Preheating makes the salmon crispy and perfect.
    An air fryer set to 400°F preheating for 3 minutes before cooking salmon.
  • 2. Prepare the Marinade
  • In a mixing bowl, combine 2 Tbsp Honey, 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce, Minced Garlic, and 1 Tbsp Olive Oil Stir it all together until everything is well mixed. This mixture will be your sweet and savory glaze for the honey glazed salmon air fryer recipe.
    2 Tbsp Honey, 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce, 3 Cloves Garlic, 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
    A mixing bowl with honey, soy sauce, garlic, and olive oil being stirred with a whisk.
  • 3. Coat the Salmon
  • Place the Salmon Fillets in the bowl with the marinade. Use a basting brush to make sure each fillet gets fully coated on all sides. This step is key to getting that sticky, flavorful glaze when it cooks!
    2 Salmon Fillets
    A hand using a brush to coat salmon fillets with honey garlic marinade in a bowl.
  • 4. Cook the Salmon
  • Put the fillets in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between them. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Use tongs to flip so the fillets don’t fall apart. You’ll know it’s done when the salmon is crispy on the outside and flakes easily with a fork.
    Salmon fillets being placed in the air fryer basket and flipped with tongs.
  • 5. Add a Final Glaze
  • Once the salmon is cooked, brush a bit more glaze on top for an extra burst of flavor. This is how you get that classic sticky finish we love in this honey garlic salmon recipe air fryer style.
    A hand using a brush to apply the final glaze on crispy air-fried salmon.
  • 6. Garnish and Serve
  • Take the salmon out of the air fryer and place it on a plate. Sprinkle 1 Tsp Sesame Seeds and Chopped Green Onions on top for a bit of crunch. Add a Lemon Wedge on the side for a fresh squeeze if you like a tangy kick. Serve immediately and enjoy your air fried honey garlic salmon
    1 Tsp Sesame Seeds, 2 Green Onions, 1 Lemon Wedge
    A hand sprinkling sesame seeds and green onions over cooked honey garlic salmon.
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