Air Fryer Honey Mustard Salmon
Air Fryer Honey Mustard Salmon

Today, we will be preparing a quick and easy recipe for air fryer honey mustard salmon. The entire cooking process will take only 8 minutes. This dish can be paired with rice, mashed potatoes, cauliflower, or quinoa for a well-rounded and delicious dinner.

One of the highlights of this recipe is the combination of honey, whole-grain mustard, and paprika, which creates a sweet, tangy, and slightly smoky glaze. The whole grain mustard also adds a pleasant texture to the sauce, while a splash of lemon juice provides a refreshing touch. We enjoy adding this recipe to our weekly meal rotation for some variation. Let’s get started!

Air Fryer Honey Mustard Salmon

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 salmon fillets (5-8 oz. each)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

TOPPINGS

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1Combine the sauce ingredients. Marinate the salmon in two-thirds (2/3) of the sauce for 30 minutes or toss the salmon fillets in the sauce until fully covered.

 

2Preheat to 400Β°F and place the salmon fillets in the air fryer. Baste the remaining marinade onto the salmon fillets.

 

3Air fry for 7-8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon.

 

4Dish and serve hot drizzled with the remaining sauce. Enjoy!

 

NOTES

This recipe assumes you have an air fryer with a preheat option. If you do not, run your air fryer for 5 minutes at 400Β°F to preheat it evenly before adding in the salmon and following the recommended recipe time.
Add red pepper flakes for some heat.

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