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Crispy Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon Fillets

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A quick and easy air fryer recipe delivering crispy skin, tender flaky salmon, and a sticky-sweet honey garlic glaze perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each)
  • 3 tablespoons honey (preferably raw or local)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: fresh parsley or green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and rice vinegar until smooth and glossy. Warm honey slightly if thick.
  2. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
  3. Coat the top side of each fillet generously with the honey garlic sauce using a brush or spoon.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
  5. Place fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Cook for 8 minutes.
  6. Check for doneness; salmon should flake easily and skin should be crispy. Add 1-2 more minutes if needed, watching to avoid burning the glaze.
  7. Optional: Flip fillets skin-side up for the last 2 minutes if your air fryer cooks unevenly.
  8. Let salmon rest for 2 minutes after cooking. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

Patting the salmon dry is crucial for crispy skin. Preheat the air fryer fully before cooking. Avoid overcrowding the basket for even crisping. Watch the glaze carefully to prevent burning; reduce temperature to 375°F and extend cooking time if needed. Sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. Leftovers reheat well in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.

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