Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon
Ready in about 19 minutes.
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Flaky salmon with a glossy honey garlic glaze and a lightly caramelised finish. Simple ingredients, big flavour and almost no cleanup.
Written for 2. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp olive oil
Method
- 1Mix the honey, garlic, soy sauce and oil.
- 2Brush the salmon with the glaze.
- 3Preheat the air fryer to 190°C / 375°F.
- 4Air fry for 8-10 minutes until the salmon flakes easily and is glazed.
- 5Serve hot.
Tips for the best results
- Thicker fillets may need the full 10 minutes.
- Great with rice and green beans.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer honey garlic salmon steams instead of browning.
- Pulling air fryer honey garlic salmon the moment the timer ends without checking the centre.
- Trusting the clock instead of a probe - Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon is ready at 63°C / 145°F in the thickest part.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer honey garlic salmon?
A typical starting point is 190°C / 375°F for 8-10 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
How do I know air fryer honey garlic salmon is cooked through?
Use a probe in the thickest part. Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon should reach 63°C / 145°F. Rest a few minutes before slicing so juices settle.
How many people does air fryer honey garlic salmon serve?
This recipe is written for 2. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.