Air Fryer Salmon
Salmon fillets brushed with a honey, Dijon and garlic glaze and air-fried in about 8 minutes until flaky inside with lightly crisp edges. Serves 4.
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The air fryer cooks salmon quickly and evenly, with lightly caramelized edges and a moist, flaky center. A simple honey Dijon glaze takes a minute to mix.
Dinner is ready in about 15 minutes, start to finish.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), about 1 inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon wedges and fresh dill
Instructions
- Glaze. Whisk the oil, mustard, honey, garlic, salt and pepper and brush over the salmon.
- Air-fry. Heat the air fryer to 390°F. Cook the salmon skin side down 7 to 9 minutes, until it flakes easily and reaches 135 to 145°F.
- Serve. Serve with lemon wedges and dill.
Tips
- Line the basket with perforated parchment for easy cleanup.
- Thinner fillets need only 6 to 7 minutes.
Questions about this recipe
- How long does salmon take in an air fryer?
- 7 to 9 minutes at 390°F for 1-inch-thick fillets.
- Do I need to flip salmon in the air fryer?
- No; cook it skin side down.
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