Air Fryer Firecracker Salmon
Description
Sweet, spicy, sticky salmon glazed with chili-lime butter and cooked in the air fryer in under 10 minutes. Ready start to finish in 20.
Ingredients
- 1 pound skin-on salmon
- 3 large limes, sliced (reserve 1 tablespoon juice)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 scallions, diced, for serving
Instructions
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
- Arrange lime slices in a single layer on the parchment.
- Pat the salmon dry, season both sides with salt and black pepper, and place it skin-side down on the lime slices.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sweet chili sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until the sugar dissolves. Set aside a spoonful for serving.
- Brush a layer of glaze over the salmon.
- Set the air fryer to 400°F and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, brushing with additional glaze at the halfway point and again near the end.
- Remove when the salmon flakes easily with a fork (125–130°F for medium, 145°F for well done).
- Top with fresh lime slices, diced scallions, and the reserved glaze. Serve immediately.
Equipment
- Parchment Paper, optional
- Cooking Spray
Notes
Cooking time depends on thickness, not weight — check at 7 minutes for fillets under one inch. If the glaze darkens before the center is done, reduce to 375°F and add 2 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 23gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 768mgPotassium: 654mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 558IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg