Air Fryer Salmon with Hot Honey
A quick and flavorful Air Fryer Salmon recipe glazed with a spicy and sweet hot honey sauce. Perfectly cooked salmon with a crispy exterior and tender interior, balanced by a kick of heat and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets, skin on, about 6 ounces each
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as sriracha)
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
Brush the salmon fillets lightly with olive oil on both sides.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket, making sure they do not overlap.
Cook the salmon at 400°F (200°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
While the salmon cooks, prepare the hot honey sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic.
Stir the sauce continuously until it is warm and well combined, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice.
Once the salmon is cooked, transfer to serving plates and drizzle generously with the hot honey sauce.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.