Air Fryer Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
Description
Tender, flaky air fryer brown sugar glazed salmon with caramelized edges. Quick, sweet-and-savory dinner perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
- Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F (200°C) and lightly spray the basket with cooking oil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, minced 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Pat 4 salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush the glaze evenly over each fillet.
- Place salmon fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Set cook time for 8-10 minutes, depending on thickness, until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle any remaining glaze over the cooked salmon and garnish with Fresh parsley or dill or Lemon wedges.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
Other Cooking Instructions
Oven Method:Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place glazed salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 12–15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Stovetop Method:
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon skin-side down 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until fully cooked. Grill Method:
Preheat grill to medium heat. Place salmon on foil or a greased grate and grill 4–6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until salmon is cooked through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 34gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 474mgPotassium: 862mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 69IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg