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With an Asian flair, this Air Fryer Salmon Recipe is a foolproof dinner-time recipe that the whole family will enjoy. Minimal ingredients and time make this the perfect meal!

White plate with Air Fryer Salmon Recipe next to green beans.

There is no secret that I love anything related to seafood. Whether it be from the ocean or fresh water, I’m in for all of it, especially this Air Fryer Salmon Recipe.

If you have never had salmon in your air fryer before, you are absolutely missing out. It is a great way to make it and it turns out perfect in my opinion every time.

Let me tell you, I love cooking salmon. It’s seriously one of my favorite things to eat, too. I think the air fryer makes the perfect salmon.

I never end up with leftover salmon when I use this recipe. I’m telling you, we’re cooking it to perfection!

This meal can be doubled to serve more or to have on hand for later, or you can halve it to feed a smaller family. All I know is that it is absolutely delicious and one of our favorite salmon recipes.

With the tasty glaze brushed on top, it really sets it apart from any other salmon recipe that you have had before. It is a keeper and makes it to our dinner table more often than not here.

The ingredients are super easy to find at your local grocer, and cooking our air fryer salmon recipe is super quick! We love to use our air fryer any chance we get and this is just the recipe for it.

Some of our other favorite seafood recipes we have on our site include: Copycat Captain D’s Crunchy Battered Fish, Lobster Rolls and Peel and Eat Shrimp Cocktail.

Overhead of Air Fryer Salmon Recipe showing garnishes on plate with green beans.

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER SALMON RECIPE:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
WHAT TEMPERATURE DO I AIR FRY THE SALMON?
HOW DO I KNOW WHEN MY SALMON IS DONE?
HOW LARGE SHOULD MY SALMON FILETS BE?
ANY ADDITIONS?
ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?
HOW TO STORE:
DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:
Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

Taking only 10 minutes this easy recipe is super quick to whip up.
Ingredients are easily found at your local grocer.
You can use individual salmon filets or cut off a larger piece of salmon.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):

Hoisin sauce
Soy sauce
Honey
Light brown sugar
Garlic powder
Rice vinegar
Salmon filets
Scallions for garnish
Sesame seeds for garnish
Olive oil spray

Ingredients needed to make an Air Fryer Salmon Recipe.

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER SALMON RECIPE:

In a small bowl whisk together the hoisin, soy, honey, brown sugar, garlic powder, and rice vinegar until combined, set aside.
If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat it now to 400°F for 5 minutes.
Spray the bakest of the air fryer with olive oil spray and place the salmon filets into the basket, skin side down, not touching. You may need to cook in batches.
Brush the glaze on top of the filets. Air fry for 8-10 minutes until an internal temperature reaches 145°F, or until your desired temperature.
Repeat with the remaining pieces, serve immediately with an optional garnish of sliced scallions and sesame seeds.

Step by step photos on how to make an Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:

WHAT TEMPERATURE DO I AIR FRY THE SALMON?

For this easy air fryer salmon recipe, we are wanting to cook our salmon at 400 degrees F.

If you have an air fryer that allows you to preheat then you will want to do that.

That helps the air fryer warm up like an oven would and it also cuts back the cooking time needed for this recipe.

HOW DO I KNOW WHEN MY SALMON IS DONE?

One thing that we wholeheartedly rely on is using an instant-read kitchen thermometer.

They are a great kitchen gadget to have on hand and are used for a lot of different things.

You will know when your salmon is done when the internal temperature of the fish reaches 145 degrees F.

Fork holding up a bite taken out of the Air Fryer Salmon Recipe.

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HOW LARGE SHOULD MY SALMON FILETS BE?

We use 5-ounce filets for this, this will make about 4.

You can use larger filets but you may need a longer cooking time, also you will want to cook these in batches to not crowd your air fryer basket.

ANY ADDITIONS?

This is a simple salmon recipe with BIG flavor.

If you want to add anything, I’ve got some great options for you.

Add fresh lemon slices on top of the salmon fillets for a zesty flavor and the juiciest salmon.
Sprinkle black pepper over the seasoned salmon for extra kick.
Top with cherry tomatoes or other fresh vegetables after cooking.
Serve with air fryer asparagus or air fryer broccoli as a healthy side dish.
Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the cooked salmon for added freshness.
Add a touch of dijon mustard to the glaze for a tangy twist.
Sprinkle a dry rub of your favorite spices on the salmon before applying the glaze.
Serve over brown rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
Garnish with extra sesame seeds and thinly sliced scallions for presentation.
Add red pepper flakes to the glaze for a hint of heat.

ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?

This is a great recipe for subs. I really think air frying is the perfect way to cook salmon!

Salmon fillets: Use air fryer cod, tilapia, or other fresh fish for a different flavor.
Hoisin sauce: Substitute with teriyaki sauce or sweet chili sauce.
Soy sauce: Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
Light brown sugar: Replace with honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar.
Rice vinegar: Swap with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.

HOW TO STORE:

This can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator where it will keep for up to 3 days.

Usually salmon can be frozen, but with the sticky glaze, I do not recommend freezing this particular recipe.

DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:

If your salmon comes with skin on, you do not have to remove it but you can if you’d like.
This goes great with lots of different sides, our go-to is green beans.
The sesame seeds and scallions are an optional topping, but pair great with the Asian-themed glaze.
Double this recipe if you’d like to serve more people, just remember to cook in batches.
Make sure you use an olive oil cooking spray when spraying your air fryer basket.
This can be made with pre-cut filets or off of larger pieces of salmon. We like 5-ounce filets for our servings.

Air Fryer Salmon Recipe on plate white bite taken out of it, showing inside.

Looking for that easy and delicious dinner recipe that you can have to your table in no time?

This Air Fryer Salmon Recipe is a great option that everyone can enjoy!

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