Honey Soy Air Fryer Salmon
This is the salmon you make on a Tuesday when you want to feel like you have your life together. The honey-soy glaze caramelizes into a glossy lacquer while the inside stays buttery-pink. Serve over rice with a squeeze of lime.
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
340
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger together. Pour half over the salmon and marinate for 10 minutes.
- 2
Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- 3
Place salmon skin-side down in the basket. Cook 8–10 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
Tip:Thicker fillets need an extra minute or two — internal temp should be 125°F for medium. - 4
Meanwhile, simmer the reserved marinade on the stovetop for 2 minutes until glossy.
- 5
Brush salmon with the reduced glaze, sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions, and serve.
Pro Tips from the Kitchen
- Pat the salmon very dry before marinating for better glaze adherence.
- Line the basket with a small piece of parchment to make cleanup easy.
- Leftover salmon makes incredible rice bowls the next day.
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