Description
Crispy yet tender salmon glazed with a tangy, sweet honey mustard sauce and air fried to golden perfection. A quick, elegant dish perfect for weeknights or impressing guests with minimalist effort.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (4–6 oz each)
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp minced garlic
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C)
Place salmon fillets in air fryer basket, skin-side down if using skin-on fillets
In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper
Brush glaze generously over salmon
Air fry for 10 minutes, then flip fillets and air fry for 2 more minutes (or until salmon is opaque and flaky)
Let rest 3–5 minutes before serving
Notes
For best results, use fresh garlic and avoid pre-ground spices for bolder flavor
If avoiding olive oil, substitute with avocado oil or increase water spray mist
Serve with steamed vegetables, quinoa, or a fresh salad for a complete meal
Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg