Indulge in restaurant-quality salmon at home with this incredibly easy Air Fryer Honey Mustard Salmon! This dish is bursting with flavor, thanks to a sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the air fryer.
Perfectly cooked salmon with crispy skin and a flavorful sauce is ready in under 15 minutes, making it a fantastic weeknight dinner option.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (around 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- Lemon wedges (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
1. Make the Honey Mustard Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, paprika (if using), salt, and pepper.
2. Prep the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season them lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
3. Marinate (Optional): You can marinate the salmon in the honey mustard glaze for 30 minutes for extra flavor. If not marinating, proceed to the next step.
4. Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
5. Glaze the Salmon: Brush the tops of the salmon fillets generously with the honey mustard glaze.
6. Air Fry: Place the salmon fillets in a single layer in your air fryer basket, leaving space between them for even cooking.
7. Cook: Air fry the salmon for 7-12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets. The salmon is cooked through when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
8. Serve: Garnish with lemon wedges (optional) and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Air Fryer Honey Mustard Salmon!
Tips
- For crispier skin, place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket.
- If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat function, simply run it for 5 minutes at 400°F before adding the salmon.
- To prevent the glaze from burning, you can baste the salmon with the remaining glaze halfway through cooking.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of honey and mustard to your taste preference.
