Description
Honey mustard salmon from an air fryer delivers a quick and flavorful seafood dinner with minimal prep time. Crispy exterior and tender fish center promise a delightful meal you will savor in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
- 2 tbsps Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsps honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preparation: Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper, creating a clean canvas for the upcoming flavor transformation.
- Glaze Creation: Whisk Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, and smoked paprika into a harmonious, glossy elixir that will elevate the salmon’s natural essence.
- Coating Technique: Lavishly brush the luminous glaze over each fillet, ensuring comprehensive coverage that promises a flavor-packed culinary experience.
- Air Fryer Setup: Preheat the air fryer to 375F (190C), establishing an optimal cooking environment for precise, golden-brown perfection.
- Cooking Process: Arrange salmon skin-side down in the basket, allowing ample space for heat to dance around each piece, creating an evenly caramelized exterior.
- Culinary Transformation: Cook for 8-10 minutes, watching for the telltale signs of golden caramelization and flaky texture that signal impending deliciousness.
- Doneness Check: Confirm the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145F (63C), with the fish effortlessly flaking under gentle pressure – the hallmark of perfectly cooked seafood.
- Serving Finale: Transfer the glistening fillets to a serving plate, garnishing with vibrant lemon wedges to provide a bright, citrusy contrast to the rich, sweet glaze.
Notes
- Ensure Total Dryness: Pat salmon completely dry before seasoning to achieve crispy, caramelized exterior and prevent steaming instead of air frying.
- Balance Glaze Consistency: Whisk honey mustard mixture thoroughly to create smooth, even coating that adheres perfectly to salmon surface.
- Prevent Overcrowding: Space salmon fillets strategically in air fryer basket to allow proper hot air circulation, guaranteeing uniform cooking and crisp edges.
- Check Precise Doneness: Use instant-read thermometer to confirm salmon reaches 145F internally, avoiding dry or undercooked fish and ensuring food safety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg