Description
Succulent salmon fillets glazed with sweet and savory honey garlic sauce emerge perfectly crisp from the air fryer. Quick Mediterranean-inspired dinner promises rich flavor and healthy protein that brings restaurant-quality seafood right to your kitchen table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 salmon fillets (5–8 ounces each)
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1.5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
Garnish:
- Black sesame seeds
- White sesame seeds
- Green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Craft a zesty blend of golden honey, robust soy sauce, and aromatic garlic powder in a mixing bowl, whisking until the ingredients meld seamlessly.
- Divide the prepared marinade precisely into two equal portions to ensure balanced flavor distribution.
- Thoroughly coat the fresh salmon fillets with one portion of the marinade, allowing them to rest and absorb the vibrant flavors in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) during the marination period, ensuring optimal cooking temperature.
- Delicately transfer the marinated salmon fillets into the air fryer basket, generously brushing the surface with the remaining marinade for an extra layer of flavor intensity.
- Cook the salmon for 7-8 minutes, adjusting the cooking time slightly depending on the thickness of the fillets to achieve perfect doneness.
- Remove the salmon when it reaches a flaky, translucent texture with golden-brown edges, indicating it is perfectly cooked.
- Plate the salmon immediately, drizzling any residual marinade over the top to enhance the dish’s aromatic profile and add a final touch of moisture and flavor.
Notes
- Marinating works best when salmon sits in the refrigerator, allowing honey and garlic flavors to deeply penetrate the fish.
- Quick cooking method ensures salmon remains tender and moist without drying out during air frying.
- Splitting the marinade helps create layers of flavor during preparation and final cooking stages.
- Using fresh salmon guarantees a more delicious and succulent final dish with enhanced taste profile.
- Adjusting cooking time prevents overcooking, maintaining perfect texture and preventing fish from becoming tough.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg