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Air fryer salmon served on a plate with some zucchini.
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Air Fryer Honey Mustard Salmon

Make this air fryer salmon with paprika, honey mustard glaze. You get tender, flaky, and flavorful fish ready in under 15 minutes.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, International Cuisine
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 284kcal
Author Kate Hahnel

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets 4–8 oz each, about 115 - 230 g
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2-3 cloves minced garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 200°C (390°F) for 5 minutes.
  • Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
    Gently patting a raw salmon fish dry with a paper towel on a cutting board.
  • In a small bowl, whisk honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, onion powder, paprika, and lemon juice until smooth.
    A bowl of honey mustard marinade for fish.
  • Brush the glaze over the top of each salmon fillet. For the best flavor, marinate the fish in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
    A person basting a uncooked salmon fillet with a spoonful of sauce.
  • Place salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side down.
    This image shows marinated air fryer salmon inside an air fryer basket.
  • Air fry at 200°C (390°F) for 7- 9 minutes depending on the thickness, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Ensure the fish has reached an internal temperature of at least 145°F (63°C) before serving.
    Cooked salmon fillets in an air fryer basket.

Notes

  • Use an internal read thermometer to check whether your fish is safe to eat - salmon is safe to eat once it reaches an internal temperatue of 145°F (63°C).

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 871mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg