Description
Succulent salmon glazed with honey garlic sauce creates a quick, mouthwatering meal. Crisp air fryer cooking ensures delicate fish remains perfectly tender while delivering maximum flavor intensity to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (5–8 oz / 142–227 g each)
- 2 tablespoons / 30 ml honey
- 1.5 tablespoons / 22 ml low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp fresh garlic, minced
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- Black sesame seeds
- White sesame seeds
- Green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk honey, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a bowl until completely integrated, creating a harmonious flavor base.
- Marination Process: Reserve half the marinade, then thoroughly coat salmon fillets with the remaining mixture, allowing them to steep in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to absorb rich flavors.
- Air Fryer Preheating: Set air fryer to 400°F (204°C) during marination period, guaranteeing optimal cooking environment for the fish.
- Salmon Placement: Position marinated fillets in the air fryer basket, brushing additional marinade across the surface for enhanced depth of flavor.
- Cooking Execution: Air fry salmon for 7-8 minutes, monitoring closely to achieve a perfectly flaky texture with caramelized edges, adjusting time based on fillet thickness.
- Serving Presentation: Immediately transfer cooked salmon to serving plates, drizzling reserved marinade over the top to amplify the dish’s aromatic complexity and moisture.
Notes
- Marinate Mindfully: Let salmon soak in marinade for exactly 30 minutes to infuse deep, balanced flavors without overwhelming the delicate fish.
- Temperature Precision: Air fryer must hit 400°F to create crispy edges and seal in moisture, preventing dry or undercooked salmon.
- Thickness Matters: Cooking time varies with fillet size; thicker cuts need slightly longer cooking to ensure even, flaky texture throughout.
- Sauce Strategy: Reserve half the marinade for brushing during cooking to intensify flavor and create a glossy, caramelized exterior without losing moisture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg