Description
Delight your taste buds with this Air Fryer Honey Mustard Salmon recipe that’s quick, easy, and bursting with flavor. The combination of sweet honey and tangy mustard creates a perfect glaze for tender, flaky salmon fillets. Air frying ensures a crispy exterior while keeping the fish moist and succulent. This dish is ideal for a simple yet impressive dinner any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Honey Mustard Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Honey Mustard Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Coat and Air Fry the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry, brush with honey mustard mixture, preheat air fryer, coat basket with cooking spray, place fillets skin-side down, air fry for 7-10 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove salmon, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve hot with sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon for 15-30 minutes before air frying.
- Pairs well with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
