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Chile Lime Air Fryer Salmon

Air Fryer Chili Lime Salmon

5 from 5 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

This quick and EASY Air Fryer Salmon, seasoned with a zesty chili lime sauce, is ready in 15 minutes. It's the perfect choice for a hassle-free weeknight meal!

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

  • Air Fryer
  • 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

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 23gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 53mgPotassium: 586mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 522IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg