Air Fryer Honey Orange Glazed Salmon
Description
Salmon fillets marinated in honey, orange, soy, garlic and ginger, then air fried until sticky and caramelized.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, 6 oz each, about 1 inch thick
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or tamari
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated (or ½ teaspoon ground)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional garnish: toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions
Instructions
- Whisk the honey, orange juice, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, ginger, orange zest and pepper.
- Set aside 3 tablespoons of glaze in the fridge for finishing.
- Coat the salmon with the remaining glaze and refrigerate 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Line the basket with perforated parchment or lightly oil it.
- Lift the salmon from the marinade, discard the marinade, and place the fillets skin side down in a single layer.
- Air fry 8 minutes.
- Brush with the reserved glaze and air fry 2 to 4 minutes more, until the salmon reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Rest 2 minutes, garnish and serve.
Equipment
- Perforated parchment liners
- Instant-read thermometer
Notes
- Thinner fillets need 7 to 9 minutes total.
- If the glaze darkens early, lower the heat to 360°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 364mgPotassium: 914mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 102IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg