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Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

This Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon is sweet, savory, and packed with flavor. Air frying keeps the salmon perfectly tender, while finishing it in the honey garlic glaze creates a rich, sticky coating that’s irresistible.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Salmon

  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 ounces each
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Honey Garlic Glaze

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley chopped
  • Sesame seeds optional
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

Season the Salmon

  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Air Fry the Salmon

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
  • Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Air fry for 8–10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Prepare the Honey Garlic Glaze

  • While the salmon cooks, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Pour in the honey garlic mixture and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce begins to thicken and become glossy.

Glaze the Salmon

  • Add the cooked salmon fillets to the skillet and gently spoon the sauce over each piece.
  • Let the salmon simmer in the glaze for 1–2 minutes, allowing the flavors to coat the fish and the sauce to thicken slightly.

Serve

  • Transfer the salmon to a serving platter and drizzle with any remaining glaze from the skillet.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley, sesame seeds, and lemon wedges before serving.