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Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon

Air fryer honey garlic salmon pairs tender, flaky fillets with a glossy sauce made with honey, garlic, soy sauce, and lemon. The salmon cooks skin-side down at 400°F and is finished with warm sauce just before serving.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
resting 2 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 490
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the honey garlic sauce
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp water
For the salmon
  • 2 salmon fillets 6-ounce, skin-on
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 Air fryer

Method
 

Make the sauce
  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice, then mix the cornstarch with the water and stir it into the saucepan; simmer for 1 minute, stirring, until glossy and slightly thickened.
Air-fry the salmon
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
  2. Pat the salmon dry, brush with the olive oil, and season with the salt and pepper.
  3. Arrange the fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 7 to 10 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 145°F.
  4. Rest the salmon for 2 minutes, then spoon the warm honey garlic sauce over the fillets before serving.

Notes

For the best texture, check the thickest part of the fillets for doneness. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; cooked salmon can be frozen. Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.