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Crispy Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon

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A quick and easy air fryer salmon recipe featuring a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze that crisps the skin perfectly while keeping the fish tender and flaky.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each)
  • 3 tablespoons honey (raw or regular)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, a pinch
  • Optional garnish: thinly sliced green onions or sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 teaspoon rice vinegar until well combined.
  2. Pat 4 skin-on salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Lightly sprinkle both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Brush the honey garlic glaze generously over the top and sides of each fillet, avoiding the skin side. Reserve a little glaze for basting later.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
  5. Place salmon fillets skin side down in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching.
  6. Air fry for 7 minutes, then brush the tops with the reserved glaze.
  7. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Total cook time should be around 10-11 minutes depending on thickness.
  8. Check doneness with an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), or 135°F (57°C) if preferred slightly less done, then let rest for a couple of minutes.
  9. Let the salmon rest for 2 minutes outside the air fryer to allow juices to redistribute.
  10. Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired and serve.

Notes

Ensure salmon skin is dry before cooking for maximum crispiness. Preheat the air fryer to help crisp the skin evenly. Avoid overcrowding the basket to prevent soggy skin. If garlic browns too quickly, reduce cooking temperature by 10-15°F. Rest salmon after cooking to allow juices to redistribute. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.

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