This quick and EASY Air Fryer Salmon, seasoned with a zesty chili lime sauce, is ready in just 15 minutes. It’s the perfect choice for a hassle-free weeknight meal!
It’s easy and quick, too! If you’re looking for a new way to cook up some salmon in your air fryer, then this recipe is for you! And nothing is better in the Air Fryer than a great piece of salmon! Oh, so good!
I have a confession to make. I’m really not that into fish, but my husband is. For Valentine’s Day this year, he requested salmon for dinner, and I was thrilled because it allowed me to try something new in my air fryer! We were both pleasantly surprised by how delicious this dish turned out – even if you don’t like fish, give this recipe a try. It may change your mind!
If you love a great salmon dish, this recipe is for you. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a great piece of salmon with loads and loads of flavor!
If you love Seafood, try some of my favorite Air Fryer Seafood Recipes, they are so good! AIR FRYER SHRIMP ON THE BARBIE (OUTBACK COPYCAT RECIPE), AIR FRYER CRAB CAKE SANDWICHES, AIR FRYER SHRIMP PO’BOY, and AIR FRYER SHRIMP TACOS.
Why You Will Love Chili Lime Salmon Air Fryer
This is one of the easiest recipes to make in the air fryer! The lime gives the salmon, and amazing taste! There is nothing better, than a quick salmon dish for lunch or dinner!
Try this recipe, you will not be disappointed!
Ingredients Needed For Chile Lime Air Fryer Salmon
- Butter
- Honey
- Minced Garlic
- Limes
- Salmon
- Salt
- Black Pepper
How to make chili lime salmon air fryer
In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, add the butter. Once it’s melted, add the honey, minced garlic, lime juice, and mix until well combined.
How long to cook chili lime air fryer salmon
Add your salmon into the Air Fryer. Brush the salmon with the butter mixture and season with salt and black pepper using a basting brush. Set the temperature to 390 degrees F, air fryer setting, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
Chili lime salmon air fryer recipe variations
- Trader Joe’s Chili Lime Salmon: Use Trader Joe’s pre-marinated Chili Lime Salmon and air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes.
- Ranch Salmon Air Fryer: Coat salmon fillets with ranch seasoning.
- Pan Seared Chili Time Salmon: Sear salmon fillets in a hot pan with chili lime seasoning for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Cilantro Lime Salmon Air Fryer: Marinate salmon in a cilantro lime mixture.
Chili lime salmon air fryer recipe tips
- Timing: Don’t overcook the salmon: Salmon can be a bit tricky to cook, especially if you have never cooked salmon before.
- For best results, use a meat thermometer and check the thickest part of the salmon fillet.
- Skin Down or Up In the Air Fryer?: This is one of the most often asked questions about cooking salmon in the Air Fryer. I typically add the salmon with the skin side down first since it will get a better char, but it’s really up to you. Either way, the salmon will be perfectly cooked in the air fryer.
- Remove Salmon Skin? And if you don’t like eating salmon skin, you can remove it. It’s totally up to you, and it will not affect the cooking times.
- Preheating: I do not usually preheat my air fryer, which will not affect the cooking time. If you want to preheat it, you can do it, not changing the recipe.
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- AIR FRYER SALMON WITH WHOLE-GRAIN MUSTARD
- EASY AIR FRYER MAPLE GLAZED SALMON
- AIR FRYER SALMON WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE
- AIR FRYER SALMON PATTIES
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Air Fryer Chili Lime Salmon
Description
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 pound salmon, or 2 salmon filets
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional: Lime Slices for serving
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, add the butter. Once it’s melted, add the honey, minced garlic, lime juice, and mix until well combined.
- Add your salmon into the Air Fryer. Brush the salmon with the butter mixture and season with salt and black pepper using a basting brush.
- Set the temperature to 390 degrees F, air fryer setting, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
Air Fryer Salmon Tips & Suggestions
Timing: Don’t overcook the salmon: Salmon can be a bit tricky to cook, especially if you have never cooked salmon before. Different air fryers all have their own way of cooking them. This means that it’s important for cooks not only to check their temperature, about halfway through the cooking process. So, you can make sure that you don’t overcook your salmon. For best results, use a meat thermometer and check the thickest part of the salmon fillet. Skin Down or Up In the Air Fryer?: This is one of the most often asked questions about cooking salmon in the Air Fryer. I typically add the salmon with the skin side down first, since it will get a better char, but it’s really up to you. Either way, the salmon will be perfectly cooked in the air fryer. And if you don’t like eating salmon skin, you can remove it. It’s totally up to you, and it will not affect the cooking times. Preheating: I do not usually preheat my air fryer, and it will not affect the cooking time. If you want to preheat it, you can it, will not change the recipe.Nutrition
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