Air Fryer Salmon Bliss: A Tender, Flavorful Seafood Hug with a Sweet-Savory Twist!
Make this Air Fryer Salmon: juicy fillets with a honey-soy glaze, crispy edges, and sesame crunch. Quick, easy, and perfect for a delicious meal!
Ingredients
Here’s everything I use, measured out with love:
- 2 x salmon fillets, fresh or slightly smoked
- Sauce:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
- ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
I line it all up on my counter, and it’s like a seafood feast waiting to happen. This makes 2 hearty servings—perfect for sharing or savoring solo, depending on my mood. It’s my roadmap to succulent bliss. I always double-check my stash before I start—it’s my ritual to stay chill. Nothing’s worse than missing honey mid-prep, right? Keeps me in the groove and ready to cook.
Instructions
Step 1: Mix the Sauce
Let’s get saucy—in a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, ½ tsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp sesame seeds (I love that sticky blend!). Stir it up—sweet and savory magic (my kitchen’s buzzing with sauce vibes!). It’s the flavorful kickoff—pure glaze delight!
Step 2: Marinate the Salmon
Pour the sauce over 2 salmon fillets—let them sit, skin up, for 5-10 minutes (my heart races for that flavor soak!). It’s the tender base—pure salmon joy!
Step 3: Preheat the Air Fryer
Preheat the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes (my kitchen’s humming with heat!). It’s the crispy prep—pure air fry magic!
Step 4: Prep the Basket
Spray the air fryer basket with 2 pumps of olive oil—place salmon skin down—pour sauce over top (my kitchen smells like a treat!). Coat them well—beautifully glazed (my heart races for that shine!). It’s coming together—pure flavor bliss!
Step 5: Air Fry the Salmon
Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 7 minutes—tender and crisp (that first bite’s pure joy, and you made it happen!). Pull from air fryer—smells like heaven (my table’s a feast!). It’s the succulent finish—pure salmon magic!
Step 6: Cool and Serve
Let cool 2-3 minutes—serve hot (my kitchen’s a seafood dream!). Dig in—pure tender joy!