Air Fryer Copycat Applebee's Honey Grilled Salmon
Description
Flaky air fryer salmon in a sweet-and-tangy honey pepper sauce — an easy 20-minute copycat of Applebee's restaurant favorite.
Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, about 6 oz each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Honey Pepper Sauce
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together all the sauce ingredients. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until thickened and syrupy. Remove from heat.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes and lightly oil the basket.
- Pat the salmon dry, rub with olive oil, and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Air fry the salmon at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, until it flakes easily and reaches 145°F internally.
- Spoon the warm honey pepper sauce over the fillets and serve immediately.
Equipment
Notes
- Cook to an internal temperature of 145°F for perfectly flaky salmon.
- Make a double batch of sauce to keep in the fridge for up to a week.
- Adjust the cayenne up or down to control the heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 561kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 36gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1162mgPotassium: 968mgFiber: 1gSugar: 68gVitamin A: 195IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg